Reconstruction ikeja residents raise the alarm over building collapse

RECONSTRUCTION IKEJA RESIDENTS RAISE THE ALARM OVER BUILDING COLLAPSE

Residents of Reconstruction, Ikeja, Lagos State, have raised the alarm over the collapse of a building in the area, which has left many worried about their safety.

The building, located on Ogunlana Street, Reconstruction, Ikeja, collapsed on Saturday morning, with eyewitnesses claiming that the structure had been showing signs of weakness for some time.

According to reports, the building, which was said to be a three-story structure, collapsed around 10:00 am, with debris and rubble scattered all over the street.

Residents of the area, who were shocked by the sudden collapse, have expressed concern over the safety of the remaining buildings in the area, which they claim are in a similar state of disrepair.

"We have been warning the authorities about the state of this building for months, but nothing was done," said Mrs. Aisha Mohammed, a resident of the area. "Now, look at what has happened. It's a miracle that no one was killed or injured, but we are still worried about the safety of our homes."

Another resident, Mr. Olamide Ademola, said: "The building had been showing signs of weakness for some time. We had seen cracks on the walls and the roof was leaking. We had warned the owner to do something about it, but he just ignored us."

The Lagos State Government has promised to investigate the collapse and take necessary action to prevent such incidents in the future.

"We are deeply concerned about the collapse of the building and we are working to determine the cause of the collapse," said Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy. "We will also take necessary action to ensure that the remaining buildings in the area are safe and secure."

The collapse of the building has also raised concerns about the state of infrastructure in the area, with residents calling for the government to take action to improve the condition of the roads and buildings in the area.

"We need the government to do something about the state of our roads and buildings," said Mrs. Mohammed. "We can't continue to live in fear of collapse and accidents. We need the government to take action to improve our living conditions."

The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the Lagos State Government's building control regulations, with some residents calling for stricter enforcement of the regulations.

"We need the government to take a closer look at the building control regulations and ensure that they are enforced," said Mr. Ademola. "We can't continue to have buildings collapsing left and right. It's a matter of life and death."

The Lagos State Government has promised to investigate the collapse and take necessary action to prevent such incidents in the future.