- Lagos Demolishes Sinking Six-Storey Building in Parkview Estate
- The agency said the structure exhibited severe structural defects and multiple regulatory violations
- Florence reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has demolished a distressed six-storey residential building located at No. 10 Olufemi Pedro Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, to prevent a potential structural collapse and safeguard lives and property, Eko Hot Blog reports.
According to a statement shared on X by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, the building was identified during a routine monitoring exercise carried out by LASBCA officials within the Ikoyi-Obalende District.
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The agency said the structure exhibited severe structural defects and multiple regulatory violations, necessitating immediate intervention.
Findings from the inspection revealed evidence of foundation failure, visible sinking, and differential settlement, indicating movement within the building’s foundation.
LASBCA also observed several structural defects, including vertical, diagonal and horizontal cracks on key structural members, cracks on the floors, and damage to the perimeter fence.
The agency noted that the condition of the building posed a serious threat to neighbouring properties and residents in the area.
Investigations further showed that the property lacked the necessary building approval documents, constituting an additional violation of state building regulations.
LASBCA stated that all statutory notices, including a Contravention Notice for Distressed Structure, a Seal-Up Notice and a Demolition Notice, were duly served on the owner before the demolition exercise.
The building had earlier been sealed by the agency’s Enforcement Department, while site inspections, documentation and photographic evidence were compiled as part of the enforcement process.
According to LASBCA, the owner or developer failed to respond to the notices issued on the property.
Speaking on the demolition, the General Manager of LASBCA, Bldr. Gbaye Florence, said the extent of distress observed in the building made immediate action unavoidable.
She explained that the presence of foundation failure, multiple cracks, differential settlement and the sinking condition of the structure posed significant safety concerns.
Florence reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property through continuous monitoring and strict enforcement of building regulations across Lagos State.
She urged property owners and developers to obtain all necessary approvals before embarking on construction projects and advised owners of distressed buildings to promptly address structural defects and cooperate with regulatory authorities when notices are issued.
She added that LASBCA would continue its routine surveillance of buildings across the state and take appropriate action against any structure found to endanger public safety.
