The Lagos State Government is teaming up with private companies to tackle building collapses more effectively.Â
The collaboration, known as the “Accredited Certifiers Programme,” aims to boost the government’s ability to monitor and enforce building regulations across the state.
Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Electronic Geographical Information System and Urban Development, revealed this plan in Lagos. It comes as a response to the government’s review of the Lagos State Tribunal’s report on the building collapse at 44 Gerrard Road, Ikoyi. The report highlighted the need for better cooperation between the public and private sectors to improve monitoring and inspection of construction projects.
The goal of this partnership is to prevent building collapses by ensuring thorough monitoring and inspection of all ongoing construction projects. Babatunde emphasized that government efforts alone are insufficient for this task.
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 By teaming up with private sector experts in the construction field, they aim to enhance services such as monitoring the built environment, reviewing project drawings, and inspecting buildings taller than 6 floors.
Babatunde highlighted the wealth of professionals in Lagos’s construction industry, ready to contribute their expertise to ensure buildings meet international standards. To kickstart the Accredited Certifiers Programme, orientation workshops will be held for successful consortiums and individual professionals meeting accreditation criteria.
Shodeinde Nurudeen, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development, emphasized LASBCA’s role as the primary enforcer of building regulations in the state. He stressed the need for coordination among state agencies to avoid confusion and ensure effective enforcement.
Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency, reiterated the agency’s commitment to cracking down on illegal construction. He warned against building on lands designated for public use and advised developers and landowners to verify property titles with the state land registry before purchase.
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