The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the building and construction sector to find lasting solutions to incessant building collapses across the country.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Conference on the Building/Construction sector.
The theme of the event is: “Adherence to Standard Practices: Bedrock of Sustainable Development in the Building/Construction Sector organised by Standards Organisation of Nigeria ( SON).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country has recorded several incidences of building collapses in recent times.
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild said Lagos State recorded the highest cases with more 351 buildings caving in the last 50 years.
The report showed that the 351 collapsed buildings in Lagos represented 55.28 per cent of the total of 635 recorded cases across the country during this period.
The Minister of State said: “I am aware of the several efforts by some on this matter. My mandate to you on this crucial matter, is to ensure safer, more reliable structures.
“This forum affords me a chance to relate with relevant stakeholders in the industry, to unite and collaborate for the common purpose of safety.
“I encourage everyone to focus more on the areas of pre-construction, construction and post-construction regulatory and enforcement framework in the promotion of public awareness, and capacity building enhancement”.
Enoh reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s led administration to the security of lives and property of citizens.(NAN)
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