The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has called on the Lagos State government to enact a law that requires periodic monitoring and deformation study of buildings that are above two floors and specifically high-rise structures.
Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Lagos State Branch, Olukolade Kasim stated this at 17th Annual Adekunle Kukoyi Memorial Lecture. It had as theme: Why are Nigerians hurting and lamenting, 61 years after Independence?”
He said the lectures’ themes over the years, cut across issues affecting the society, including leadership, good governance, integrity, socio-economic development among others, thanking past lecturers, who had contributed to making the series successful.
Speaking further, he pointed out that the proposed law on building collapse in the state would ensure not only the safety of lives and property, but also restore investors confidence in the real estate sector as it contributes significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state.
He canvassed the need for professionals to be engaged in construction and the elimination quacks and the strengthening of regulations to deter non-compliance.
Earlier, a guest lecturer, Brig.-General Larinde Laoye enjoined Nigerians to preach moral values, support the government, tow the path of decency, unity and stop blame games. He canvassed an urgent and proactive approach to addressing national issues.
He stated that the military had contributed to the unity and stability of Nigeria but regretted that corruption and greed have eaten deep into the fabrics of the society.
Meanwhile, he expressed worries about the effect of cultism, demise of social values, lawlessness, food insecurity, violence, kidnapping among others on society, thereby making life difficult for the people and affecting the economy negatively.
According to him, artisans of all shades and grades have joined the rank and file of cultist leagues in Nigeria, the most recent scenario being the recruitment of primary school pupils into various cults.
He, however, urged the Federal government to carry the youths along to ensure even developments and be transparent in the enactment of its policies, as no nation can grow without massive industrial activities.
At the event, awards were given to winners of the 17th Annual Adekunle Kukoyi Memorial Lecture Essay competition, tertiary institutions and secondary schools categories.
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