Recurring Building Collapse In Lagos Exposes Gaps In Enforcement, Accountability

Despite repeated government interventions, enforcement campaigns, and threats of prosecution, building collapses have continued to occur across different parts of Lagos State, raising fears, concerns, and anxiety about the effectiveness of regulatory measures aimed at protecting lives and property.
From the 21-storey building collapse in Ikoyi in November 2021 to more recent incidents in Ikorodu, Ojodu, Mushin, Ogba and Satellite Town, the recurring disasters have exposed persistent challenges involving construction standards, regulatory supervision, professional negligence and compliance with approved building plans.
Although the Lagos State Government has introduced several measures...