LASG Seals Havillah Event Centre, to Probe Petrol Souvenir at Party
...as celebrant apologises
By BENJAMIN OMOIKE
Lagos State Government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad, has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, for Contravening Public Safety Rules – by giving out fuel souvenirs in kegs to guests – as Lagos CP orders the arrest of culprits involved.
In a statement released and signed over the weekend by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, it read that, “the attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an event centre in Lagos. The video has gone viral on the social media.
“There is no doubt that this action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property. It is blatantly against all safety measures in such places.
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“The Lagos State Government through the Safety Commission is investigating this matter and will ensure that all parties to this reprehensible action are made to account for it.
“The safety of lives and properties of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. We, therefore , advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and properties be avoided.”
Meanwhile, Erelu Okin of Kemta Kingdom, Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, the celebrant, has apologised for sharing petrol as a souvenir at her installation party. The apology was sequel to the backlash from Nigerians over the viral video, where kegs of petrol with stickers “Erelu Okin Foundation Installation Party” were shared at the ceremony.
