Residents and business owners around a construction site at 28 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, have called on the state government to urgently address what they describe as a growing threat to lives and property from an ongoing multi-storey development.
The project, being undertaken by Diplomat Homes Limited, has come under criticism from occupants of nearby buildings, who allege that it violates basic safety standards. They claimed that the absence of standard protective measures such as barricades, safety nets, and shields has exposed them to constant danger.
According to the residents, falling planks, stones, and other materials from the site have damaged vehicles, walls, windows, and ceilings in adjoining properties. “It is only by God’s grace that no one has been hit so far,” one of the affected occupants said, expressing worry that the negligence could eventually lead to a fatal accident if left unchecked.
They also alleged that the developers, said to be linked to a prominent traditional ruler in the South West, have ignored repeated complaints about the safety hazards. Beyond the damage already recorded, residents stressed that the looming risk of serious injury makes immediate government intervention critical.
The group faulted the silence of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Ministry of Environment. They urged Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab and other relevant authorities to enforce compliance before the project escalates into a major tragedy.
“We are appealing for urgent action to ensure the right safety standards are put in place,” another resident said, adding that government oversight remains the only safeguard against further losses.
