The capacity of the emergency responders of Lagos State to combat emergency occurrences has received a boost with the commissioning of a new Response Unit located at Fadeyi area of the State, along the busy Ikorodu Road.

Governor Akinwumi Ambode said this while speaking at the commissioning of the Lagos Response Unit station, imploring residents of the area and other relevant stakeholders across the State to ensure the Station performs optimally through the provision of relevant and timely information that would be beneficial for the emergency team.

Ambode said his determination to provide adequate protection for the lives and property of Lagosians remained unwavering.

According to him, the new unit which is strategically located along Ikorodu Road is adequately equipped with emergency evacuation equipment of various capacities to complement the existing dispatch points located at Cappa Oshodi and Lekki areas of the state.

The Governor spoke through Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Seye Oladejo at the commissioning.

Also, General Manager of the Agency, Tiamiyu Adeshina informed that the investment of government in the area of emergency response had greatly assisted in the reduction of losses recorded in the course of the year compared to previous years.

According to Adeshina, accidents occurrences, loss of lives, property, road crashes among several other had reduced to the barest minimal.

He said LASEMA team would not rest on their oars in providing swift responses to emergency situations.

The General Manager called on Lagosians to always report suspicious moves to the Agency before it escalates into disasters.

He also acknowledged the fact that Lagosians were better enlightened about the workings of the Agency.

In a goodwill message, Senator Ganiu Solomon, described the location of the LRU in Mushin area as a privilege for members of his constituency, saying Governor Ambode had consistently and constantly opening new chapters of surprises for residents on a daily basis with various projects and infrastructural development.

Solomon said Ambode had demonstrated that the safe and secure Lagos promised during his electioneering campaign was manifesting for all to see beyond mere words, saying Ambode was sincerely committed to the safety of the citizenry.

Also speaking at the event, member representing Mushin Constituency II at the State House of Assembly, Olayiwola Olawale, maintained that the fact that Lagos State has a very high rate of vehicular movement including fuel tankers and articulated vehicles make the metropolis more susceptible to emergency occurrences.

He said the Safety Bill recently passed at the State House of Assembly was a testimonial that the legislative arm of the State government is solidly behind the move of the Governor in the area of safety.