LSTML ENJOINS PARTNERS TO EXTEND DESTRUCTIVE, NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS TO HOUSING PROJECTS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Government has called on all licensed Joint Partners involved in construction to conduct Destructive Tests (DT) and Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) on all housing projects across the state as a critical step in preventing structural failures and building collapse.
This call was made on Wednesday in Ikeja during a stakeholder meeting organised by the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager of LSMTL, Engr. Abdul Olayinka, expressed deep concern over the persistent cases of structural defects and building collapses in the state, despite the presence of numerous built-environment professionals.
“Materials testing is the bedrock of any construction process,” Engr. Abdul stated. “You must prioritise NDT for all existing structures requiring renovation or those compromised by fire. Ignoring this fundamental step indicates a lack of understanding of construction standards. From drilling boreholes to assessing soil and granite, every material must undergo verified testing in line with best practices.”
She criticised the tendency of some contractors to bypass safety protocols, stressing that such negligence undermines the state’s capacity to uphold quality and safety standards.
“This isn’t about knowing someone in high places. Materials testing is a statutory requirement. No one should bypass it,” she warned. “We want to reach a point where we can proudly say that government projects are benchmarks for excellence in construction and are durable for at least 50 years.”
Engr. Abdul highlighted the strategic partnership between LSMTL and the Ministry of Housing, aimed at raising the bar of professionalism and setting higher standards in construction quality to safeguard lives and properties.
Also speaking, QS O.O. Ajayi, Chief Quantity Surveyor in the Ministry of Housing, commended LSMTL’s renewed enforcement efforts and underscored the need for a unified framework to guide all construction stakeholders.
“There’s a pressing need to develop a unified flow chart that all stakeholders can adhere to,” Ajayi said. “We must also invest in educating not only professionals but grassroots communities to build sustainably. We must not allow mediocrity to define our legacy.”
The meeting concluded with discussions on enhanced stakeholder engagement through regular meetings, data-sharing, and plans to establish local materials collation centres across Lagos communities to ensure transparency and consistency in testing procedures.
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