…urges landlords to take advantage of state amnesty program to regularize building documents
Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), says it has sealed over 10 buildings in Victory Estate, Ejigbo, for not complying with the state building codes and regulations.
According to a statement from the agency on Sunday which was signed by Adu Ademuyiwa, Director of Public Affairs, building owners and developers who defaulted the state building code were urged to seize the opportunity provided by the ongoing Amnesty Programme to regularize their building documents.
The statement quoted remarks by the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, who revealed that most of the sealed buildings were constructed without building plan approvals from the state government, constituting a clear violation of Lagos State building codes.
General Manager Lagos State Building Control Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki
The statement said: “The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has sealed over 10 buildings in Victory Estate in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State for non-compliance with the State Building Codes and regulations.
“According to the General Manager, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, most of the building owners/developers in the Estate have no building Plan Approval from the State Government, which according to him, contravenes the State’s building Codes and regulations.”
Oki explained that before the enforcement action, LASBCA had issued several contravention notices to the building owners and developers, urging them to comply with regulations, but the notices were ignored.
Facilitated by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), the amnesty programme offers a chance to rectify documentation issues without facing immediate penalties.
The LASBCA General Manager emphasized that the amnesty programme will conclude on December 31, 2024, and warned that failure to comply within this timeframe could result in stricter enforcement measures, including sealing of properties and potential legal actions.
He reiterated the state government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining order in the built environment and its zero-tolerance policy for illegal construction activities.
“Bringing sanity to the Built Environment is paramount to the State Government and illegality will not be condoned as contraveners will be meant to face the full wrath of the law to serve as deterrent to others,” Oki stated.
He cautioned that developers who violate regulations will face the full wrath of the law, serving as a deterrent to others contemplating similar violations.
Additionally, Oki reassured residents that the Lagos State Government remains dedicated to ensuring that all buildings comply with safety standards to prevent avoidable disasters.
He highlighted the importance of protecting lives and properties through rigorous monitoring, supervision, and adherence to the state’s building codes and regulations.
