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Future Disaster Averted As Lagos Demolishes ‘Critically Distressed’ Structure
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Lagos State has witnessed an unusual high rate of building collapses in recent times.
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The state’s building control agency has taken a proactive step by demolishing a distressed structure.
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The agency urged residents to give reports of defective buildings.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Tuesday, demolished a “critically distressed” four-floor structure located at Festac Extension Estate, off Eko Akete Road, Mile 2, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos.
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The agency said the move was made to avoid building collapse and its attendant effects.
Speaking on the demolition exercise, the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, stated that before the demolition of the building, the agency had followed due processes by first evacuating all its occupants to prevent loss of lives and serving all necessary notices including a demolition notice on the owner.
Whilst thanking members of Amuwo-Odofin Community Development Association (CDA) and concerned citizens of the area for the early reporting of the distressed building, Oki charged Lagosians to emulate the examplary action of members of the community by reporting cases of distressed and defective structures to LASBCA on email: [email protected], [email protected] or call 0816214646.
He also urged building owners/developers to do periodic checks and maintenance of their buildings as this will help buildings stand the test of time and curb building collapse in the state.
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A member of the community, Miss Anita Ayama expressed the people’s gratitude to LASBCA and the Lagos State Government for the prompt response and action as the building before its demolition had been a source of concern for the residents because of the danger it posed.
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