The (LASBCA) has advised residents living near a collapsed three-storey building in the to temporarily relocate while authorities conduct safety and structural integrity assessments.
The building, located on Adu Street in Aguda, collapsed on Monday and had been housing Yemco Daycare Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College, raising serious concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of nearby structures.
Residents urged to vacate temporarily
In a statement issued on Tuesday, LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, explained that the relocation advisory was issued as a precautionary measure to prevent further risks to residents.
According to the agency, the temporary evacuation will allow technical experts to examine neighbouring buildings and determine whether they remain structurally safe.
Ademuyiwa noted that the collapse had generated anxiety in the neighbourhood, prompting authorities to move quickly to assess the surrounding environment.
“As part of precautionary measures, occupants of nearby buildings have been advised to vacate their premises temporarily while safety assessments are being carried out,” the statement said.
Students hospitalised after building collapse
Earlier reports indicated that several pupils were hospitalised after sustaining injuries during evacuation from the building before it fully collapsed.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday, when the building housing the school suddenly caved in.
Witnesses said students were engaged in classroom activities when residents nearby noticed cracks forming on the building’s wall and quickly raised an alarm.
The warning enabled staff and residents to evacuate the building before the structure gave way.
Authorities confirmed that no fatalities were recorded, although several occupants sustained injuries during the emergency evacuation.
Investigation into cause begins
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Preliminary findings suggest that construction or structural modification work may have been ongoing on the property before the incident.
However, Ademuyiwa said a full technical investigation would determine the exact cause of the collapse.
“Preliminary observations indicate that some form of building activity had been ongoing at the property before the incident. However, a comprehensive investigation is currently underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collapse,” he said.
Concern over building safety in Lagos
Building collapses have remained a recurring safety concern in , Nigeria’s commercial capital, where rapid urban development and regulatory violations have sometimes resulted in structural failures.
Urban development experts have repeatedly warned that poor adherence to building regulations, substandard construction materials, and unauthorized modifications often contribute to such incidents.
Authorities say strict enforcement of building regulations is necessary to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
LASBCA urges compliance with building regulations
Following the latest incident, LASBCA reiterated the importance of compliance with building control regulations across the state.
The agency urged property owners, developers, and contractors to obtain proper approvals and maintain communication with regulatory authorities when undertaking construction, renovation, or structural modification projects.
Officials also appealed to residents in the affected area to remain calm and cooperate with safety officials while the structural assessments are ongoing.
According to the agency, the results of the investigation will determine whether neighbouring structures require reinforcement, repair, or demolition.
Urban safety experts believe that proactive enforcement and improved monitoring could significantly reduce the frequency of building collapses in the state.
For now, authorities say their immediate priority remains ensuring the safety of residents while technical experts complete the structural evaluations.
