Lagos State Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu has lamented the disregard for building code, saying if professionals comply with codes, there will be less building collapse.
Sanwo-Olu spoke at the second Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) conference: ‘Professionalism across Board in the Built Environment’.
He said: “One major challenge is citizens’ unadherence to building codes which translates to disregard for building regulations by home owners and developers. While we realise shelter is important, there is a need to build the right to have buildings that are safe, healthy and preserved for the future.
“It is crucial to enforce building regulations to prevent illegal, haphazard and poorly constructed buildings detrimental to the wellbeing. That is why we advocate that only professionals be engaged in building.
“The question you might want to ask is, who are professionals that should be engaged in the construction industry? They are: builders, architects, structural /civil engineers, geologists, mechanical and electrical engineers.
“I daresay engaging only these professionals will solve 70 per cent building collapse. Therefore, it is mandatory that professionals in the built environment are engaged in building construction in the state.”
