In response to recent stampedes during philanthropic activities in parts of the country, the Lagos State Government has mandated that individuals and organisations planning to distribute items to large gatherings during the festive season must obtain approval from the Lagos State Safety Commission.
The directive comes in the wake of multiple tragic incidents. On Wednesday, at least 35 children lost their lives, and six others sustained severe injuries in a crowd crush at a school fair in Ibadan, Oyo State.
