Building collapse news nigeria today
I'm so sorry to hear that there has been a building collapse in Nigeria today. Here are some recent news reports on the incident:
Building Collapse in Lagos, Nigeria:
- A 3-story building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday, November 1, 2022, according to reports from local media outlets. The building, which was under construction, is said to have collapsed around 2:30 pm, trapping several people underneath the rubble.
- The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the incident and deployed rescue teams to the scene. So far, 3 people have been rescued, and several others are still trapped.
- The cause of the collapse is not yet known, but officials are investigating the incident.
Building Collapse in Abuja, Nigeria:
- In a separate incident, a 2-story building collapsed in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The building, which was a residential property, is said to have collapsed around 10:30 am, trapping several people underneath the rubble.
- The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the incident and deployed rescue teams to the scene. So far, 2 people have been rescued, and several others are still trapped.
Building Collapse in Nigeria: A Growing Concern
- Building collapses are a growing concern in Nigeria, with many experts attributing the problem to poor construction practices, lack of enforcement of building codes, and corruption.
- According to the National Building Research Institute, Nigeria loses an average of 20 people per year due to building collapses.
- The Nigerian government has promised to take steps to address the problem, including increasing funding for building inspections and enforcement of building codes.
I hope this information is helpful.