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Lagos constitutes subcommittees on building code

Lagos State map

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In furtherance to its move to domesticate the National Building Code, the Lagos State Government has constituted sub-committees for the delivery of what will be known as the “Lagos Building Code.”

Speaking at a meeting with sub-committee members in Alausa, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Idris Salako, stated that the sub-committees would be made up of representatives of relevant agencies and the seven professional bodies working in the built environment.

The sub-committees are grouped into four namely, pre-design, design, construction and post construction.

Salako urged the professionals to work painstakingly through the various sub-committees by giving adequate technical contributions to ensure that the final outcome of the process was in tune with current realities.

He said, “In this connection, we have started an inclusive process in which all relevant professionals in the built environment are able to work with us to develop and own a Lagos Building Code that we can rely upon for the regulation of the physical environment.”

He explained that part of the responsibilities before the sub-committee members was to pay particular attention to standards of material, energy efficiency and environment friendly measures in the sector in line with the peculiarities of Lagos State.

According to him, challenges militating against a sustainable environment in the state would also be considered.

He added that drawing up an acceptable building code for Lagos State would have enormous advantages to the environment, the state and the people, particularly in the areas of health and safety, security and environment as well as combating the menace of building collapse.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Abiola Kosegbe, called for the cooperation of members with their respective sub-committees towards delivering a reliable Lagos State Building Code.

“I am certain that beginning from here, you will all work towards advocating this important initiative and thereby create the needed environment for the idea to thrive in your respective spheres of influence,” she said.

Edidiong Ikpoto

The PUNCH journalist, Edidiong, holds a First Class degree in Media Studies. He has over five years experience with specific interests that span across business journalism, climate change and human interest stories.

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