The Lagos State Government has ordered property owners, developers, and facility managers to ensure that every elevator operating within their buildings is duly registered and certified, warning that non-compliance could result in the immediate shutdown of such facilities.
The directive was announced on Friday, the 13th of March, 2026, by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, who disclosed that enforcement against uncertified elevators will begin after the 31st of March, 2026.
According to Mojola, the move forms part of broader efforts by the state government to reduce preventable incidents linked to elevator failures, especially as the number of multi-storey buildings across Lagos continues to grow.
“Elevators and other vertical transportation systems are critical to modern urban infrastructure and must be properly registered, maintained, and regularly inspected to safeguard the public,” he said.
The commission warned that property owners who fail to meet the required standards before the deadline risk having the elevators in their buildings decommissioned, while the affected premises may also face closure.
Current regulations mandate that elevators installed in residential, commercial, and public structures must receive official certification before they can be put into service and must continue to undergo proper maintenance throughout their operational life.
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To simplify the registration process, the state government has launched an online portal, www.lasgsafetyreg.com�, where building owners can register newly installed elevators and arrange periodic safety checks for those already in use.
While newly installed elevators will be subjected to inspection before being opened for public use, older systems will undergo compulsory safety audits to confirm their compliance with required standards.
Mojola also appealed to members of the public to assist the commission by reporting elevators that appear unregistered, poorly maintained, or unsafe through the agency’s dedicated safety hotlines.
He maintained that strong enforcement backed by active public involvement will help strengthen safety standards across the state and ensure that financial considerations do not override the safety of residents.