The Lagos State Government has set up a 7-man technical committee to holistically look into the recent collapse of a seven-storey building under construction in the Banana Island area of the state.
In a press statement made available to Theliberationnews signed by Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mukaila Sanusi, the inauguration was carried out by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins in Ikeja on Thursday, with the Special Adviser, e-GIS and Planning Matters, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Oluwole Sotire and the General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, Engr. Funso Elulade, in attendance.
The 7-Man Technical Committee is headed by
a retired Permanent Secretary Engr. Wasiu Olokunola.
Sanusi explained that the committee “has the mandate to determine within two weeks, the immediate and remote causes of the collapse, the appropriateness of the construction work on the site and the culpable parties with regard to the collapse of the 7-floor structure.
“The committee is also expected to make recommendations on the remaining three structures under construction within the same vicinity and proffer solutions to building collapse in the state.”
According to the statement, other members of the committee are: Tpl. Ayo Adediran, a reputable town planning consultant; Engr. Aileme Unuigbe, a structural engineer; Arc. Oludayo Uhansohia; Akogun Kola Onadipe, a builder and project management consultant; Mr. Kuyebi Ayo Olanrewaju, a developer and Oluyemi Shonubi, a renowned project manager, while Akinyemi Olajunwon Rasaq Mautin will serve as the committee secretary.
