Ita Faji: Mixed reactions from Lagosians as the state government commences the demolition of distressed buildings. Nigeria LagosState ItaFaji
Distressed houses marked for demolition on Lagos Island yesterday following the collapse of a three-storey building in the area on WednesdayPained by the unfortunate collapse of a three-storey building at 14, Massey Street, Lagos Island on Wednesday, March 13, where about 20 people, including school pupils, were reportedly killed, the Lagos State Government, yesterday, commenced the demolition of distressed buildings in the area.
“I stay behind the collapsed building. We have been complaining about the fact that the house was not strong, but nothing was done about it. When the building collapsed, it affected our building, which is a bungalow. “When the agencies arrived, they told us to leave for them to do their job. But I am sure the people that were brought out alive afterwards were very few, compared to the number of people that were already dead.
The father of four said: “She is my last born. She went on her own to school because it was not far from where we stay. I was taking my bath in the bathroom only for me to see the building collapse. When I looked through the window, at first, I thought it was bomb. I can only thank God she survived it.”
Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ismail Ganikale, added that survivors would be discharged to their families by the weekend. He called on family members with evidence of such extortion to contact the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Titilayo Goncalves, on 08023049478, with authentic proof, promising that action would be taken immediately.
“I also appeal to the media and Nigerians to report suspected unregistered schools in an environment not ideal for learning.” A woman simply identified as Iya Tosin, a resident of Smith Street where another three- storey distressed house was demolished on No 47 Smith Street, expressed joy that government had decided to do the needful.
One of the residents, who gave her name simply Iya Moruf was dragging her belongings as officials of LABSCA made to demolish House No 26 Apatira Street, Lagos. She said the family had to take the developer to court and the judge ordered that integrity test be done to the building, which showed that it should be brought down.
“We don’t want to be slammed with outrageous liabilities, but what we are trying to do as much as possible is to remove all occupants from all the structures that have been distressed so that no life is lost in Lagos.
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