LASBCA begins implementation of tribunal report on collapsed 21-storey Ikoyi building

Lagos State government through its Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced implementation of the recommendation of the Government White Paper on the Report of the State Tribunal on the collapsed 21-floor structure at 44 B,C,D Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The Guardian gathered that the report recommended a synergy between the public and private sector in the built industry.

Consequently, LASBCA has commenced a rigorous integrated training for its officials stationed across all districts, divisions and departments as part of efforts to ensure a seamless take-off of Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP).

Welcoming participants to the in-house training programme, the General Manager of the Agency, Gbolahan Oki, represented by the Agency Secretary, Mrs. Omolara Daba, urged them to be open minded, ask questions where clarifications are needed and ready to take ownership of the “CAP” programme as they are at the driver’s seat.

The training facilitated by seasoned professionals in the built industry is divided into different modules meant to acquaint officials across LASBCA formations about the workings, practicability and understanding of the CAP/LASBCA programme synergy and processes.

The synergy, which is to be christened “Certified Accreditors Programme” is aimed at strengthening the capacity of government officials in monitoring and enforcement of building regulations in the state.

The Certified Accredited Programme (CAP), which is expected to commence soon is designed to engage consultants who will act as Certified Accreditors in the built environment to complement the activities of Government Officials in Screening of Drawings, Stage Inspections and monitoring activities for compliance with the Lagos State Building Control Regulations.

This will be done in line with Government policy of making Lagos sustainable, resilient and attractive to businesses through Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Enterprise Geographic Information System (eGIS) and Urban Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, explained that the main reason for the partnership which has been in the pipeline since 2021 is basically for zero tolerance to building collapses in the state through robust monitoring and inspection of all on-going constructions in the state as the government cannot do the job alone.

He noted that Lagos is blessed with large numbers of professionals in the built environment who are ready to bring in their expertise and capacity to ensure that buildings in the state are constructed to meet international standards.