By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa has inaugurated a seven member Disciplinary Tribunal for Registered Builders of Nigeria.
The Disciplinary Tribunal is charged with the duty of considering and determining any case of infraction by the members referred to it by the panel established by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON).
The Minister during three inauguration yesterday in Abuja,expressed the Ministry’s dedication to collaborate with professional bodies and regulatory agencies in the built environment, in order to ensure that it meets global standards.
The tribunal is a part of the CORBON, empowered with the duty of upholding the standards of the building profession, as well as guarding public safety.
Danhiwa disclosed that the inauguration was facilitated by sections 16 (1) and (2) of the Builders Registration Act, Cap B13, LFN 2004 which guides the establishment of the tribunal.
While acknowledging the responsibility of builders to construct safe and reliable structures that protect lives, the Minister emphasized on the importance of adhering to regulations and standards in the profession, warning about the catastrophic consequence of compromising safety.
“I have always believed that establishing structures, systems and procedures that enforce adherence to professional standards and ethics is crucial” he said.
He expressed his dissatisfaction with the recurring pattern of building collapse across the country, citing the tragic incident which recently occurred in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
