The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has directed property owners and developers to engage qualified professionals such as structural/civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, and architects in all building projects across the state.
Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki (FNIA), General Manager of LASBCA, issued the directive from his office, emphasizing that non-compliance will result in the sealing and possible removal of the construction site. This measure aims to ensure the safety, security, and habitability of buildings in Lagos.
Furthermore, Arc. Oki mandated that no individuals should be found sleeping on construction sites after working hours, especially at night. He announced that LASBCA officials would conduct night inspections to enforce this rule. Construction is permitted from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. Any construction activity outside these hours, including Sundays, will result in the indefinite sealing of the property.
Additionally, all buildings under construction within the past seven months must be re-certified by LASBCA to confirm their structural stability. Arc. Oki stressed the importance of adhering to building codes and regulations to prevent building collapses and the associated loss of lives.
He urged property owners and developers with projects lacking valid planning permits to regularize them and verify the structural stability of their buildings, particularly during the rainy season.
