Promoting Industrial Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Integrity in Lagos State
The Department of Inspectorate & Monitoring is responsible for ensuring that all industrial and manufacturing companies in Lagos State operate in full compliance with safety, environmental, and workplace standards. Backed by the Inspection and Monitoring Law of Lagos State (2007), the Department prioritises the health, safety, and welfare of workers and promotes industrial harmony across workplaces through structured, transparent, and collaborative inspection frameworks.
Operating through four key sections, the Department is instrumental in creating a safe and supportive business environment that aligns with international best practices.
Maintains records and directories of all manufacturing and industrial entities operating in the State.
Conducts scheduled and follow-up inspections across industrial zones to ensure compliance.
Handles complaints, whistleblowing, and regulatory breaches within workplaces.
Facilitates industrial area assessments and collaborates on infrastructure improvements.
Inspections are conducted across three main categories:
Conducted in collaboration with:
This multi-agency approach streamlines regulatory oversight and prevents duplicated inspections.
Conducted by the relevant Ministry or Agency to verify compliance after corrective actions.
The Department also acts as the Secretariat of the Harmonised Inspection Team in Lagos State, convening regular meetings with relevant MDAs and private sector stakeholders.
Companies must provide evidence of the following: