The Omole Estate Phase 2 security, a high-end residential located in Lagos State, has denied officials from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) access to the estate to inspect ongoing building construction.
Matter Arising gathered that, on the 17th of April, 2023, LASBCA enforcement officers who were on a routine inspection/monitoring exercise were reportedly denied access and harassed by the security guards at the entrance of the estate.
According to eyewitnesses, LASBCA enforcement officers were denied access and harassed by the security guards at the entrance of the estate. The security guards at the gate requested that the officers identify themselves individually, despite being in uniform and branded government agency vehicles, and the Omole Estate Phase 2 security guards started recording the LASBCA officers in an unprofessional manner using their phones.
This incident is an evidence to a long-standing issue in Lagos State, where government agencies responsible for regulating and inspecting ongoing construction projects are routinely denied access to high-end estates such as Omole Estate Phase 2
The recent building collapse in Banana Island has further emphasized the importance of regular inspections and monitoring of ongoing construction projects in the state.
This situation is unacceptable, as Lagos State has strict building regulations in place to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. LASBCA is responsible for enforcing these regulations and conducting regular inspections of ongoing construction projects to ensure compliance. However, the inability of officials to access high-end estates such as Omole Estate Phase 2 has hindered their efforts to carry out these crucial inspections and monitoring exercises.
The recent building collapse in Banana Island has further emphasized the importance of regular inspections and monitoring of ongoing construction projects in the state. It is crucial to ensure that all construction projects within the state comply with the necessary regulations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents and visitors.
As concerned citizens, the situation and has called for an immediate resolution because it is unacceptable for government officials to be denied access to high-end estates in the state. Government should not tolerate any act of lawlessness or disobedience to government regulations. We urge all estate management and security personnel to cooperate fully with government officials to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents and visitors in the state.
Lagos state government should take a decisive action on any estate found to be hindering the efforts of government officials to carry out their duties and such estate should face serious consequences, including fines and legal action.
The safety of residents and visitors in Lagos State should be of utmost importance to all stakeholders. High-end estates such as Omole Estate Phase 2 should not be exempt from government regulations and inspections. It is the responsibility of estate management and security personnel to cooperate fully with government officials and ensure that all construction projects within their estates comply with the necessary regulations.
The recent incident at Omole Estate Phase 2 highlights a long-standing issue in Lagos State, where government officials are routinely denied access to high-end estates for regulatory inspections and monitoring exercises. All stakeholders must work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents and visitors in Lagos State.
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