The Lagos State Authorities has shut down Ikeja Golf Membership over public security considerations stemming from a number of cases of negligence.
The Lagos State Constructing Management Company (LASBCA) sealed the premises on Wednesday, citing dangers to lives and property following a number of complaints.
This announcement was made in a press release by Adu Ademuyiwa, Director of Public Affairs at LASBCA, and shared on the company’s official X (previously Twitter) account.
The assertion recognized a key security concern as an incident the place a stray golf ball from the membership struck a LASBCA workers member at its Ikeja headquarters.
The company additionally famous that errant golf balls ceaselessly harm autos within the space, additional contributing to the security dangers
“The Lagos State Constructing Management Company (LASBCA) has taken decisive motion by sealing off the Ikeja Golf Membership at Oba Akinjobi Means, GRA, after a number of incidents of negligence raised considerations about public Security of lives and property harm.
“The closure was prompted by repeated complaints and a current incident wherein a golf ball struck a LASBCA workers member in its Ikeja Headquarter’s premises.
Along with this unlucky incident, there have been a number of instances of errant golf balls inflicting harm to autos within the neighborhood.,” the assertion learn partially.
The assertion emphasised that the membership’s negligence posed an ongoing threat to public security, necessitating fast intervention to stop additional hurt.
Extra perception
The assertion detailed that Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, Normal Supervisor of LASBCA, criticized the administration and gamers of Ikeja Golf Membership for failing to prioritize public security.
He expressed frustration over recurring security lapses, describing them as unacceptable given the dangers posed to people and property within the neighborhood.
“It’s alarming to witness such a stage of negligence from an institution of this standing. The persistent disregard for public security measures is unacceptable, particularly when it endangers people and damages lives and properties,” Oki acknowledged.
It additional emphasised that LASBCA, chargeable for implementing constructing requirements and defending public security, seen the dearth of precautionary measures—resembling putting in protecting netting or redesigning play areas—as a severe violation of security laws.
The company famous that, regardless of issuing a number of warnings to the membership, no corrective actions had been taken, leaving LASBCA with no possibility however to seal the premises till the required security measures are in place.
LASBCA reiterated that this closure highlights its dedication to safeguarding residents and guests by stopping additional hazards and avoidable incidents.