The Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency has launched a new strategy to outsource the maintenance of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service facilities to Facility Management companies.
The initiative, LASIAMA Director, Public Affairs, Rasak Musbau, said is a significant move to enhance the operational efficiency.
It is also to ensure the sustainability of the LSFRS buildings.
Musbau said it marks the first time the state government has outsourced the maintenance of such critical infrastructure, following substantial investments in retooling, upgrading and renovating these facilities.
He disclosed that during a key meeting held on Monday at the LSFRS Conference room, SuperCleaning and Facility Management Company was introduced as the FM contractor responsible for maintaining the fire service headquarters in Alausa, adding that Xtrostag Limited was unveiled as the FM partner for the Mobolaji Johnson Fire Station.
Head of LASIAMA’s Facility Management Unit, Adekunle Adesanya, who represented the agency’s General Manager, Adenike Adekanbi, shared that the decision to engage FM companies followed the approval of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, explaining that the outsourcing initiative would help ensure proper maintenance and prolong the lifespan of the buildings.
“The Governor’s approval last year marked the beginning of a new chapter in maintaining the critical infrastructure of our fire service,” said Adesanya, adding: “Today, we are introducing the facility managers and discussing the scope of work they will be responsible for.”
Head of the Project and Monitoring Unit at LASIAMA, Engr. Yemisi Aderibigbe, outlined the comprehensive scope of work that the FM companies would undertake.
This, according to the statement, includes electrical maintenance, routine upkeep of ventilation and air conditioning systems, plumbing and drainage maintenance, upkeep of water treatment plants, fire prevention systems, painting, cleaning, gardening, and landscaping, among other services.
Musbau disclosed that the outsourcing comes after the completion of major renovation and upgrades to fire stations across the state, including the headquarters of LSFRS in Alausa, which resulted in the construction of a new multi-story building in place of the old bungalow.
He added other fire stations that will benefit from the new FM arrangements include those in Mobolaji Johnson, Isolo, and Lekki Phase II.
LASIAMA ensures facilities are at least 80 percent efficient before being handed over to FM companies for ongoing maintenance.
This approach, the statement revealed, is expected to reduce the financial burden on the State while ensuring that the facilities remain in top condition.
Adekanbi emphasised that the decision to outsource facility management was driven by the need for long-term sustainability of the buildings.
She pointed out that the initiative is part of the administration’s broader vision to upgrade public infrastructure, providing not only a conducive working environment for the Fire and Rescue Service but also a sustainable model for building maintenance.
“This is part of our commitment to positioning the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service as a model firefighting organization, ensuring that it is well-equipped to handle emergencies effectively,” Adekanbi said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration has made substantial investments in upgrading the state’s fire services.
The new outsourcing strategy is also expected to create additional job opportunities, as facility management companies take on the responsibility of maintaining the fire stations.
This will not only ensure the proper upkeep of the infrastructure but also support the state’s ongoing focus on job creation and economic growth.
