Lagos State Advocates for Workplace Safety and Mental Health

On April 28, Lagos State commemorated World Safety Day by urging employers to adopt employee assistance programs aimed at strengthening workplace safety and supporting workers' mental health. The statement, issued by Adewunmi Okoh, Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Safety Commission, highlighted the need for prioritizing occupational safety, noting that work-related accidents and illnesses remain significant global concerns.

Lanre Mojola, Director-General of the commission, emphasized that workplace safety extends beyond physical protection to include mental health impacts from workload management and organizational culture. The 2026 theme focuses on reducing psychosocial hazards stemming from excessive workloads and poor communication.

Mojola called for flexible work arrangements that respect work-life boundaries and the implementation of employee assistance programs for stress management. He reaffirmed Lagos State's commitment to fostering a robust safety culture and encouraged organizations to adopt modern tools and proactive strategies to reduce workplace incidents.