The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has called for an investigation into the incessant building collapse recorded in Nigeria.
His statement follows reports that about 40 people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed on Sunday at Sabon Lugbe, Abuja.
Reacting to the incident, Obi in a post via his official X handle, decried the rampant building collapses in Nigeria, stating that the situation is very disturbing and calls for national attention. Obi called for complete rescue of all the affected victims.
He further urged the government to arrest and prosecute errant builders, supervisors and engineers whose negligence led to such incident.
His post reads,”The frequency of building collapse in the country has become very disturbing and worrisome and calls for national attention.
“The latest distressing reports of the building collapse in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, yesterday, which left about 40 persons trapped in the rubble, is just one of the many such incidents.
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“I learned that residents and emergency workers were already on the ground since the incident occurred yesterday, helping with first response and rescue efforts.
“I urge the government to intensify efforts and ensure the safe and complete rescue of all the affected victims.
“Beyond the rescue efforts, the relevant agencies need to investigate extensively into the factors surrounding the building collapse, to forestall future occurrences.
“Specifically, we need to review and reinforce our building codes and regulations and ensure that there is strict enforcement of rules and regulations all over the country.
“There is need to arrest and prosecute all erring builders, engineers and supervisors whose negligence leads to building collapses.
“My heart goes out to all our brothers and sisters who were trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building. I pray that every one of them is safely rescued and reunited back to their families,”Obi prayed.
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