Less than a day after Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ordered the demolition of some defective structures in Banana Island, a three-story building under construction on Ladipo Oluwole Street, GRA, Apapa collapsed during a thunderstorm.
Fortunately, there were no casualties, and rescue efforts are currently underway. A volunteer with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp urged the government to address the recurring issue of collapsed buildings that have caused numerous deaths and billions of naira in property damage.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed that they had received a report of a partial collapse and were currently working on evacuating the area.
“The collapse of the frontal area of the second floor occurred early hours of this morning, 23rd April 2023.
“The property has been served the CN, STW & Seal Up Notices accordingly by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LABSCA.”
Speaking on this incidient, a senior official of LABSCA who spoke on condition of anonymity told Vanguard that the ill-fated building is an ongoing construction with a Provisional Development Permit of a Two (2) floor structure.
The source stated, “No authorization and building was not staged by LASBCA.
“Construction is at third-floor roof level with block work completed {additional floor as against the Two floors Approved}.
“The site is sealed and cordoned off.”