A worker, Joshua Shapara, who lost his arm in an industrial accident at Anjia Prefabrication Limited in Lagos, has received N25m compensation from the company.
It was
gathered, from a statement
issued by the Lagos State Safety Commission, on Sunday that the incident
occurred in 2024 while Shapara was working in the moulding section of the
factory.
He reportedly sustained severe injuries
during the accident and was rushed to a hospital, where his right arm was
amputated.
The matter was later reported to the
Ministry of Justice, which referred the case to the Lagos State Safety
Commission for investigation and regulatory action.
Providing an update on the case, the
commission disclosed that its Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs Department
immediately carried out an assessment of the facility and reviewed the
circumstances surrounding the incident.
Speaking on the development, the
Director-General of the commission, Lanre Mojola, through the Head of Risk
Management and Regulatory Affairs, Adekunbi Obamonire, said that although the
compensation paid to the victim was commendable, the accident could have been
prevented through strict adherence to workplace safety measures.
He stressed the need for employers to
prioritise proper machine guarding, routine safety audits, and compliance with
operational procedures to prevent avoidable industrial accidents.
Mojola noted that the incident exposed
critical gaps in workplace safety practices and underscored the need for
organisations to proactively identify and address hazards before they lead to
life-altering injuries.
He reiterated the commission’s
commitment to enforcing occupational safety standards across workplaces in
Lagos State, adding that corrective measures introduced at the facility would
continue to be monitored to prevent a recurrence.
The commission also urged employers
across industries to strengthen workplace safety culture and ensure workers
operate in environments that comply with established health and safety
regulations.
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