Posted by Samuel on Sat 26th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
The governor noted that most cases of building collapse were as a result of human error and non-compliance with building codes – a development he said poses serious danger to human lives.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building housing students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo.
The governor noted that most cases of building collapse were as a result of human error and non-compliance with building codes – a development he said poses serious danger to human lives.
“It is disheartening to hear about building collapse in this era when we have skilled manpower and well established professional standards,” the governor lamented while reacting to the incident.
The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor and made available to journalists in Abakiliki.
Nwifuru charged relevant bodies and agencies to step up monitoring and supervision of building projects from foundation to completion.
“I have directed the Ministry of Capital City Development to ensure that any developer wishing to embark on building projects must get approval. Lives of our people are precious and cannot be compromised under any guise.
“The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Building and other regulatory agencies should note that their integrity is at stake. Therefore, I urge them to ensure that building collapse becomes a thing of the past in this country,” the governor added.
Nwifuru assured that after the investigation, anyone found culpable would be made to face the law and advised developers to always engage professionals in the execution of their building projects.