School collapse: ADP candidate urges inquiry into public buildings in Lagos - Vanguard News Nigeria

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Many pupils were feared dead and others trapped in a school building located in Ita Faji, Lagos Island that collapsed on Wednesday.

“It is not enough for us to wail and fling our arms in the air, or ascribe this incident to the will of God.“The authorities need to conduct a thorough and objective inquiry into this incident, looking meticulously for practical lessons that can be applied immediately to prevent such further occurrence.

“Special equipment should be used to verify the dead-weight carrying capacity of the upper decks of these buildings. “If the structural strength is too weak, it should be recommended for full or partial demolition, in which case there must be compensation from the government that approved the building plans“ he said.

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