At the National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII) workshop, organised by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), the state unveiled the Certified Structural Integrity Programme, a landmark policy that will mandate sa… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Lagos launches building safety certification to protect lives, businesses By Abimbola Akomolafe on August 14, 2025 At the National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII) workshop, organised by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), the state unveiled the Certified Structural Integrity Programme, a landmark policy that will mandate safety tests for every building in Lagos once every five years. Officials noted that Lagos recorded its lowest rate of building collapse in two decades this year, but warned that challenges such as substandard materials, unqualified labour, illegal construction, and poor supervision remain. Read also, Lagos launches building safety certification to protect lives, businesses Traditional leadership, community dialogue seen as catalysts for SME growth NEPC, Kaduna state partner to equip youth for non-oil export success Tinubu's economic reforms drive record stock market boom Drug market tensions deepen as leaders battle alleged fake drug cabal The new programme will not only safeguard residents but also protect SMEs operating in commercial properties, ensuring they can run their businesses without the threat of structural failures. Authorities urged both professionals and the public to play their part—reporting unsafe projects, adhering to professional standards, and prioritising public safety—to eliminate building collapses entirely in the state.

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