The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanow-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu as the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
He was General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of LASEMA between 2005 and 2016 with the responsibility of formulating State policies on disaster management and coordinating research activities relating to risks at the local level.
A statement signed by Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola announced the appointment, noting that Oke- Osanyintolu’s vast experience in emergency management services at the State and Federal level would serve as an advantage to enhance the performance of the Agency.
Prior to the present appointment, Oke-Osanyintolu had served at the Presidency as Senior Technical Adviser on Disaster Risk Management since 2017.
Oke-Osanyintolu, a Medical Doctor, also served as Head of Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) from 2001 – 2005 and successfully coordinated medical/first-aid services for patients of disasters and emergency situations in Lagos State.
His appointment takes immediate effect.
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