Elevator Crash: AFMPN Urges Managers to Inspect Facilities Regularly

Bennett Oghifo

The Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN) has expressed deep sadeness following the tragic death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso when an elevator crashed at a Lagos Hospital, advising facility managers to be proactive and conduct regular inspection of their facilities.

A statement signed by the President of AFMPN, Paul Erubami, said, “In the wake of this tragedy, AFMPN would like to encourage facility managers to take a proactive approach to the general safety in all our facilities and take adequate and timely maintenance activities very seriously. AFMPN is committed to working with facility managers across the nation to prioritise and ensure the safety of facility users in our built environment. This includes conducting regular inspections, training staff on safety procedures and installing emergency stop buttons and other safety features.

“AFMPN stands ready to support and assist the authority during this difficult time and offer our expertise and resources to help in implementing enhanced safety measures. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where professionals can share best practices and collectively work towards the prevention of such tragic incidents.

“May the memory of Dr. Vwaere Diaso in this unfortunate accident serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of maintaining the highest safety standards in our healthcare facilities, in particular, and our built environment in general.

“In light of this incident, AFMPN encourages all healthcare facilities across the country and their management teams to remain vigilant in their commitment to ensuring safe operations of all critical systems in their facilities.

“The safety and well-being of all individuals within healthcare facilities are of utmost importance to us. As a leading facility management organisation, AFMPN is dedicated to promoting best practices in facility management. We are committed to offering our advisory, supportive and empathetic guidance.

“We offer our sincere condolences to her entire family, friends and colleagues.”

The Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the practice of facility management in Nigeria and across Africa. AFMPN provides education, training, and resources to help facility managers improve the performance of their facilities.