The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency and Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, has been decorated as a Red Cross Humanitarian Ambassador. He was also inducted as a platinum member in appreciation of his efforts at managing emergencies and disaster in Lagos.

Oke-Osanyintolu was decorated with full Red Cross regalia by the Branch Chairman of Red Cross in Lagos, Dr Victoria Kolawole, at the LASEMA resettlement camp in Igando, and also presented with a certificate of patronship as a platinum member for his international humanitarian service.

The Permanent Secretary, who appreciated the honour, dedicated it to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his political will in ensuring provision of heavy duty equipment to combat emergency and disaster in Lagos.

While reiterating the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to reducing golden hours during emergencies, Oke-Osanyintolu hinted that plan is underway to establish an Institute of Disaster Management in Lagos.

He further said LASEMA also has plans to host State Emergency Agency across the 36 states in October to celebrate International Day for Disaster Risk reduction with the theme Everyday counts, act for resilience.

On her part, the Red Cross Branch Chairman in Lagos, Dr Victoria Kolawole, commended the Lagos State government for standing out and partnering the organisation over the years, in first aid services and commitment for a better Lagos.

Kolawole also thanked LASEMA for allowing over five hundred youths use the LASEMA resettlement camp for Red Crss Boot camp during the holiday in celebration of the Diamond anniversary of the international organisation.