By Felix Kuyinu
Lawmaker representing Apapa Constituecy 02 at the Lagos House of Assembly, Lawal Musibau, has urged house owners to ensure proper building of houses to curb issue of building collapse.
Musibau admonished building developers to adhere strictly to the best house building global practices.
The legislator made the recommendation following the recent experiences of building collapse in the state.
Musibau paid a visit to the surroundings of the collapsed 2-storey building in Amusu Street, Sari-Iganmu, and thereafter said: “After an official assignment that took me out of town for few days, I had an on spot assessment of the collapsed 2-storey building in Amusu Street, Sari-Iganmu.
“After my engagement with eyewitnesses, I was reliably informed that no life was lost at the tragic event as occupants of the ill-fated building had been forwarned of the impeding collapse which they heeded to.
“I must equally seize this opportunity to commend the combined efforts of the Nigeria Police Force, LASBCA and other responders for the swift response and how the entire area was cordoned off before the adjoining building was equally pulled down.
“My heart goes out to all residents of the area and the entire community for the psychological trauma they must have suffered as a result of the devastating incident.
“I hereby call on developers and landlords alike to adhere to best global practices of the built industrial at all times to forestall a recurrence of the avoidable incident.
“Once again, I encourage each and every member of our community to rally round each other during this difficult time.”
