The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, is launching its volunteer scheme as part of a holistic disaster management plan.

The LASEMA Volunteer Scheme is another layer of proactive defence measure by the Agency, to forestall disasters as a formidable third-tier defence mechanism against disaster in Lagos State.

In response to feedback from stakeholders and concerned citizens, the DG/CEO of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu is seeming to expand the front line defence mechanism of Lagos State, by engaging with the community to enlist and train capable, qualified volunteers to strengthen the state’s disaster management plan.

The online registration requirement at the Agency’s website; lasema.ng includes Name, Phone Number, e-mail address, LASRRA ID (if applicable), Full Home Address (LGA), Full Office Address (LGA).

The Agency also requires that prospective volunteers indicate their areas of Interest by ensuring they are in tandem with the Agency’s available units such as the Roadside Assistance & Traffic Management, Fire fighting & Fire Safety.

Other available Units includes; Safety Awareness & Crowd Control, Relief Activities or in the Advocacy & Awareness unit, with provision for additional information obtainable from LASEMA Public Affairs Unit on 09050808213.

NOSA OKUNBOR
Head, Public Affairs – LASEMA
12th March, 2020