The Lagos State Government has closed off the Kiddies section at Wonderland Event Centre in Lagos Island following the electrocution of a guest.
Confirming the development on Monday during the sealing of the centre, the Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, said Wonderland, like many others, had failed to abide by the rules.
Mojola accused the event venue owner – Mr Ezekiel Adamu of refusing to implement safety measures prescribed by the commission despite several meetings at the onset of the project following an initial safety inspection exercise carried out on the venue to deliberate on safety infractions observed within the facility.
He added that: “It has, however, become urgent and pertinent to shut down the facility until all infractions are corrected to prevent users from further exposure to risk especially children and to also ensure that other lined up events are safe for Lagos residents.
“No individual or institution is bigger than the state and we will continually ensure the safety of Lagosians as they go about enjoying the festive season.”
The safety commission boss, therefore, warned other operators in the hospitality sector in Lagos to desist from flouting all safety guidelines of the state even as he urged residents to socialize responsibly.
