Lagos Orders Elevator Certification, Warns Defaulters of Immediate Shutdown
Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government orders building owners and facility managers to register and certify all elevators installed in their properties or risk immediate shutdown after March 31, 2026.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola gave the directive on Friday saying the measure aims to prevent accidents as high-rise construction rapidly expands across the state.
“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,” Mojola says.
Under the policy, all lifts in residential, commercial and public buildings must undergo certification before operation and periodic safety inspections throughout their lifespan.
To improve compliance, the state launches a digital registration platform where property owners can register elevators, book inspections and track safety certification.
New elevators will undergo mandatory inspection before carrying passengers, while existing systems will face compulsory safety audits.
Mojola urges residents and building occupants to report unsafe elevators through the commission’s safety hotlines.
Officials say strict enforcement and public cooperation are essential to ensure safe vertical transportation in Lagos’ rapidly growing skyline.
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