The Lagos State Government has ordered the complete closure and suspension of activities at the Kiddies section of Wonderland Lagos after a guest was recently electrocuted at the event venue.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, speaking on the closure during a joint inspection with the Lagos State Task Force team, said that the intervention became imperative to prevent further exposure of attendees, particularly kids at the venue to accidents that can lead to injuries and fatalities.
He stated further that the event venue owner, Mr. Ezekiel Adamu had refused to implement safety measures prescribed by the Commission despite several meetings at the onset of the project following an initial safety inspection exercise carried out to deliberate on safety infractions observed within the facility.
“It has become urgent and pertinent to shut down the facility until all infractions are corrected to prevent users from further exposure to risk, especially children, and also to ensure that other lined-up events are safe for Lagos residents”, he added.
Majola averred that no individual or institution is bigger than the State and it will continually ensure the safety of Lagosians as they go about enjoying the festive season.
He, therefore, implored all facilities in Lagos to comply fully with stipulated safety guidelines on events and urged residents to socialise responsibly.
