The Federal Government has taken a major step to stop the growing problem of building collapses in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, launched a stronger task team to handle the issue.
Building collapses have caused deaths, injuries, and destroyed property. According to the minister, this is no longer acceptable. Earlier, the ministry had formed a smaller committee led by Architect Maji Liberty Alkali. That team made 18 suggestions to solve the problem.
Now, the government wants to act fast. So, Dangiwa expanded the team by adding experts from key sectors. These include architects, engineers, builders, town planners, and estate valuers.
He explained that the main causes of collapse include poor building designs, low-quality materials, weak monitoring, and lack of proper approval. Therefore, teamwork among professionals is crucial to prevent future disasters.
Moreover, the new team will help the government put the recommendations into action. They will also build a roadmap, create a system to monitor building practices, and suggest laws to improve control.
Speaking at the event, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, said the team reflects the government’s serious approach. He added that solving the problem requires input from all sides.
