A spike in number of building collapse with lives lost in Nigeria, especially Lagos, is a grave source of concern. This is inspite of repeated calls by
victims, experts and many other Nigerians, there seems to be no end to the tragedy. The most recent being that of 24 Ibadan Street in Ebute Metta, a densely populated neighbour hood in Lagos, were ten people lot their lives.
Collapse of Lekki Gardens, a seven floor building in March 2016 claimed about 34 lives; collapse of a 21-storey building in Ikoyi, Lagos in November 1, 2021, killed 45 people, including the developer, and several others before these, are disturbing. According to a former vice president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Monday Ubani, the Lagos State government was failing in its responsibilities.
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