The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) has identified 360 buildings across the state as distressed structures, a move aimed at tightening safety oversight in the country’s largest city.
General Manager Florence Gbaye announced the findings during a briefing, noting that the classification marks the buildings as potentially unsafe and in need of urgent inspection or remediation.
Distressed structures are those that have been flagged for serious structural deficiencies, non‑compliance with building codes or other safety hazards that could endanger occupants and the public.
The LSBCA, which is responsible for enforcing building regulations and ensuring the safety of construction projects throughout Lagos, will now prioritize these 360 sites for detailed assessment and corrective action.
By bringing the issue to light, the agency hopes to prompt owners and developers to address the problems before they lead to accidents or further deterioration, thereby improving overall urban safety in Lagos.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>