LASBCA REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF ILLEGAL EVICTION, DEMOLITION THREATS
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The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) is concerned about a recent media allegation that claimed tenants at 118 Apapa Road, Ebute-Metta (West), were being threatened with destruction and illegally evicted.
The Agency firmly denies these allegations and believes that correcting the record is essential to avoiding misunderstandings and unwarranted public concern.
According to LASBCA, General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, while speaking with the press, said “we operate strictly within the confines of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2019”.
“All actions taken, including the issuance of contravention notices, sealing orders, and demolition notices, follow rigorous due process, thorough inspections, and safety assessments”, he stated.
“Last year the owners of the building in question were served Distressed Notices where they were instructed to conduct a Non Destructive Test (NDT) to ascertain the structural stability of the building which they failed to conduct citing that the building has been leased to a developer”, he added.
Arc. Oki highlighted that, LASBCA’s primary mandate is to ensure the Safety of lives and Properties by identifying and addressing distressed and structurally defective buildings in the state
He stressed that “The notice issued to the property owners was as a result of an inspection carried out by team of LASBCA’ officials that revealed serious structural deficiencies, posing an imminent danger to occupants and the general public”
He further stated that, at no point did LASBCA violate any restraining order issued by a court of law. “We remain committed to respecting judicial processes and complying with all lawful directives. Any claims suggesting otherwise are misleading and unfounded” he stated.
LASBCA does not and will not work with developers, landlords, or any other private individuals for their own benefit, Oki further reaffirmed. The Agency’s actions are motivated only by the necessity of ensuring public welfare, building safety, and structural integrity throughout Lagos State.
The public is encouraged to obtain factual information directly from LASBCA, as the General Manager reiterated that the organization is still open and accountable in its activities.
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