The Lagos State Government is set to host the Lagos State Occupational Safety and Health Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, a high-level gathering aimed at repositioning safety as a central pillar of the state’s economic and social transformation.

The landmark event, themed “Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) as a Catalyst for Nation Building,” is organized by the Lagos State Safety Commission and will take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. It is expected to convene global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and development partners.

The organizers noted that the conference is critically timed, as Lagos navigates rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and rising population density. They highlighted that these factors have increased risks, ranging from building collapses and transport accidents to industrial hazards, issues at large gatherings, and emergencies in informal sectors.

The summit is designed to move past mere dialogue towards concrete policy action, aligning safety governance with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision of transforming Lagos into Africa’s model megacity and a global economic hub that is safe, secure, and resilient.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Director General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, underscored the strategic importance of the conference, stating: “Occupational Safety and Health is not just about compliance; it is about protecting lives, preserving dignity, and driving Lagos’s growth story. At LASOSH 2025, we are going beyond rhetoric and building a Lagos where safety is a culture, innovation drives resilience, and every life is valued.”

The conference program will feature an address by Governor Sanwo-Olu, a keynote speech focusing on OSH as a cornerstone of sustainable nation-building, and a special policy dialogue on financing safety through public–private partnerships, led by Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director of the Bank of Industry. Global representatives from Canada, Germany, Sweden, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States will also be present to share lessons from international best practices.

Panel and discourse sessions are slated to explore sector-specific safety standards, as well as the future of work in balancing innovation, technology, and health, with participation expected from major companies such as Google, Ernst & Young, Lafarge, and BUA Group.

Expected outcomes from the LASOSH Conference include stronger legislation, safer workplaces, improved emergency preparedness, reduced accident rates, and greater economic productivity.

By effectively mainstreaming safety into urban planning, industrial operations, and social development, the state aims to secure investor confidence while safeguarding the lives of its residents.

The LASOSH Conference 2025 is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.