…encourages Residents to Hire Professionals for Their Construction Projects
Following the conclusion of its inquiry, the Oyo State government on Friday promised to punish those responsible for the collapsed story building at Awosika, Bodija, Ibadan.
This was said by Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, during the State’s delegation’s visit to the site of the fallen building in Ibadan.
He criticized the workmanship of people hired by the property owner as well as the materials used at the site.
The state’s people were urged by the commissioner to always hire professionals when starting a building project in order for the structures to withstand the test of time.
He said that the site chosen for the project is unsuitable for the buildings that will be built there, and that the contractor also disregarded the state’s established guidelines for building construction.
According to him, This is a great loss but we thank God that no life was lost. The building is mightier than the land and materials used were not good enough”
“We are going to present our report to the Deputy Governor the moment we leave this place and adequate steps would be taken “
“The Oyo state government is going to deal with the culprits accordingly, it is not even likely that the owner of the building will get this space again because the person has to undergo necessary procedures”