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The organizers of the Lagos Party where fuel was shared in jerry cans as souvenirs have gotten themselves in serious trouble.
Lagos State Government has now concluded plans to probe the organizers of the party, for involving in such a very risky act.
It said that the actions of the organizers of the party were against the state safety guidelines and that everyone responsible for the actions would be prosecuted as stipulated in the laws.
It was gathered that the party where fuel was distributed in Lagos to guests was organized to celebrate the coronation of a popular fashion stylist, Pearl Ogbulu, as the Erelu Okin by an Ogun State monarch, the Olu Of Kemta, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuoso.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Commissioner, Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said that the government has directed the Lagos Safety Commission to investigate the use of fuel as souvenirs at the party.
The commissioner expressed the government’s position on the actions by the orgnizers and described it as a reprehensible action and stressed that everyone involved would face the consequences.
“The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an Event Centre in Lagos. The video has gone viral on social media.
“There is no doubt that this action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property. It is blatantly against all safety measures in such places.
“The Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission, is investigating this matter and will ensure that all parties to this reprehensible action are made to account for it.
“The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided”
One of the party guests who didn’t want her name in print told TNG that the scarcity of fuel propelled the organizers to consider sharing the commodity at the party.
” Grabbing a keg of 5 litres of fuel was a big relief for most people at the party.The long queue at the filling station is highly discouraging” She said.