The Lagos State Government has sealed several commercial and residential properties across Lekki and Ikeja for failing to comply with mandatory elevator safety certification requirements.
The enforcement exercise, confirmed in an official statement posted on the Lagos State Government’s X handle on Monday, affected more than 12 facilities, including malls, hotels, offices, and residential apartments in key parts of the state.
The action follows a directive issued earlier in 2026 requiring all building owners, facility managers, and developers to register and obtain safety certification for elevators by March 31, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public safety in high-rise structures.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the affected properties were shut down after repeated failure by owners and managers to comply with inspection, maintenance, and registration requirements despite prior warnings from state authorities.
According to the government, the sealed buildings include properties in Lekki Phase I along Admiralty Way and several locations in Ikeja, among them The Heritage/AXA on Awolowo Road, Mosesola House, Debour House, Bosch House, Bridge View, Elizabeth Court, 10Bou Towers, Brion Court, Footprints Apartments, Lekki Luxury Flats, and Brasas Mall.
Officials from the Lagos State Safety Commission, represented by Chief Scientific Officer Sovi Tijani on behalf of Director-General Lanre Mojola, stated that the enforcement became necessary due to continued disregard for safety directives. He stressed that elevator registration is essential for routine inspections and risk prevention in public and private buildings.
Authorities warned that uncertified or poorly maintained elevators pose significant threats to lives and property, adding that enforcement actions will continue until full compliance is achieved across the state’s property sector.
The government also reiterated its call for property owners and facility managers to immediately register and certify all elevators to avoid further sanctions, including sealing of premises.
The directive was first introduced in March 2026 following concerns over increasing elevator-related incidents in Lagos’ expanding high-rise environment. A notable incident in Banana Island, where residents were trapped in a lift for over an hour, intensified regulatory attention and prompted stricter enforcement measures.
Lagos authorities have also referenced past fatal incidents, including a 2023 elevator crash at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, which underscored the need for stronger oversight and consistent maintenance standards.
With Lagos experiencing rapid vertical urban expansion, officials say strict compliance with elevator safety regulations is now critical to ensuring public safety across residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
