Lagos State is set to enforce compulsory construction insurance next year to safeguard against building collapse in the state.
Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Hakeem Dickson, disclosed this during a panel discussion at the 2017 Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Building yesterday in Lagos.
According to him, construction insurance will be made compulsory in Lagos as from 2018 for those constructing new houses. He said that the commission engaged in proactive activities to ensure safety in construction sites by ensuring that materials were properly piled and separated in a safe manner to prevent injuries and accidents.
Also speaking at the conference, Sodehinde Nurudeen, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, called on all professionals in the building industry to collaborate to tackle the construction problems in the state. Nurudeen also called on Lagos residents to acquire the requisite permits and approvals before constructing houses to safeguard their investments and prevent building collapse.
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