Lagos Gov Sanwo-Olu approves appointment of 150 firefighters in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the recruitment of an additional 150 able-bodied men and women into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response capacity and enhance public safety across the state.
Controller General of the service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed this when she flagged off the LSFRS Squad 23 training exercise at Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, according to a statement signed by Public Affairs Officer of the service, Maria Fadairo.
According to the statement, this latest recruitment underscores the present administration’s sustained commitment to building a resilient, well-equipped, and professionally trained fire and rescue service.
The statement reads, “It follows earlier landmark recruitments under the Sanwo-Olu-led government, including the engagement of 100 firefighters in 2020, on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, to bolster frontline emergency response.
“In 2022, the administration recorded the single highest recruitment in the history of Fire Service with the enlistment of 435 firefighters.
“Their Passing Out Parade formed part of the week-long Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Service in October 2022.
“The milestone event also featured the commissioning of 62 fire apparatuses, the unveiling of new fire stations at Ajegunle, Ebute Elefun and Oba Oniru – Lekki, as well as the commissioning of a purpose-built ultra-modern Headquarters at Alausa, Ikeja.”
Adeseye further disclosed that the newly recruited 150 firefighters, employed in November 2025, have since resumed intensive training at the upgraded Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Fire Academy.
“They are currently undergoing the Professional Basic Firefighting Competency and Short Service Course, designed to mould them into disciplined, highly skilled and operationally efficient emergency responders in line with global best practices,” she stated.
She added that the Lagos State Government remains resolute in its determination to continually invest in human capacity development, modern infrastructure and operational equipment to ensure the safety of lives, property and environment across the state.
