- LASBCA Averts Disaster, Pulls Down Distressed Building in Lagos
- Evacuates Occupants, Warns Against Ignoring Structural Defects
- Florence said LASBCA remained committed to protecting lives and property
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has evacuated occupants of a distressed residential building at Akinyele Bus Stop in Abesan Estate and commenced the demolition of the structure after it was declared unsafe for habitation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency said the action followed a distress call from a concerned resident who alerted officials through its toll-free line after noticing visible signs of structural failure and fearing the building could collapse.
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Speaking during the exercise on Saturday, the General Manager of LASBCA, Gbaye Florence, said the agency immediately deployed a team of structural engineers and enforcement officers to inspect the property.
According to her, the inspection confirmed critical structural defects that posed an immediate danger to both occupants and neighbouring residents.
Following the assessment, the agency ordered the immediate evacuation of everyone in the building before commencing a controlled demolition to prevent a possible collapse.
Florence said LASBCA remained committed to protecting lives and property by ensuring that distressed buildings across the state do not pose risks to residents.
She commended the resident whose timely report enabled the agency to intervene before the situation escalated into a disaster.
“I want to commend the concerned citizen who promptly alerted the agency through our toll-free line. That timely report enabled us to intervene before the situation deteriorated further and helped prevent what could have resulted in a tragic incident,” she said.
The general manager urged Lagos residents to promptly report distressed, abandoned or visibly defective buildings, stressing that public vigilance remains essential to preventing building collapses.
She assured that the agency would continue to monitor buildings across the state, enforce compliance with building safety regulations and respond swiftly to reports of structural defects.
Residents were also encouraged to report suspected distressed buildings and other safety concerns through LASBCA’s toll-free line, 07000-527222 (07000-LASBCA), to facilitate prompt intervention.
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