March 05, (THEWILL) – The Lagos State Government has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, where petrol was used as a souvenir at a party.
The Event Centre, THEWILL gathered, was sealed by officials of the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad “for Contravening Public Safety Rules.”
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had said on Saturday that the state government would probe the use of petrol as souvenir at a party.
Omotoso said in a statement that the government’s attention had been drawn to a viral video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an events centre in Lagos.
He said there was no doubt that the action was dangerous and could lead to loss of lives and property, and it was against all safety measures in such places.
According to him, the Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission will ensure that all parties to “the reprehensible action are made to account for it”, adding that the safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to government.
THEWILL reports that Chief Dr Pearl Chindinma Ogbulu, a petrochemical engineer turned fashion stylist, had on March 4, at an event held at Oniru, Lagos, was installed by the Olu of Orile Kemta, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, as Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta.
But as reactions continued to trail the sharing of petrol as souvenir during her installation ceremony, the Erelu Okin on her Instagram page while giving her appreciation message, has apologised for her choice of souvenirs at the party.
She said: “I want to use this medium to apologise for the momentary indiscretion of bringing fuel souveniers into the hall.
“My intent was just to show appreciation to my guests for turning up at my event at these hard times.
“I have paused to reflect and truly apologise and I thank you all for your understanding and criticisms.”
