The Lagos State Safety Commission has joined the global community in commemorating World Safety Day, reaffirming its commitment to promoting safer and healthier workplaces across the state.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Mrs. Adewunmi Okoh, the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, congratulated workers, employers, and safety advocates worldwide on the occasion, observed annually on April 28.
Mojola described the day as a critical reminder of the need to prioritise occupational safety, noting that work-related accidents and illnesses remain significant global challenges despite increasing awareness.
He added that the observance, championed by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization, provides an opportunity for stakeholders to strengthen preventive measures, share best practices, and renew commitments to safeguarding workers.
Highlighting this year’s theme, “Good Psychosocial Working Environments: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organisations,” Mojola stressed that workplace safety must extend beyond physical protection to include mental well-being, effective workload management, role clarity, and a positive organisational culture.
He explained that the 2026 theme focuses on reducing psychosocial hazards arising from the organisation of work, such as excessive workload, poor communication, lack of support, and inadequate reward systems.
The Director-General further urged organisations to treat employees as partners rather than mere resources, emphasising the need for flexible work arrangements and respect for work-life boundaries, including avoiding demands outside official working hours.
Mojola reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening a robust safety culture, urging stakeholders to adopt modern strategies, invest in support systems
