LASBCA SYNERGIZES WITH LSMTL FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) today moved to strengthened the synergy between her and the Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) for effective service delivery in the course of carrying out both Agencies’ Statutory Responsibilities in the State.
The move was initiated during the working visit of the LSMTL Management Team led by the recently appointed General Manager, Engr. Olayinka Abdul to LASBCA Headquarters at Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.
The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, in his welcome address appreciated the newly appointed General Manager of LSMTL for her outstanding performance and effort within a short period of time in making sure that Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) carried out by the Agency are not doctored or poorly appraised by unqualified professionals.
Oki also advised LSMTL Management Team to always appraise the NDT reports, especially from third party, with findings and not conclusion as this will further assist registered COREN Civil or Structural Engineer in their final analysis, conclusion and make informed recommendation if a building in question is to be remodeled, renovated or demolished.
The General Manager of Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory LSMTL, Engr. Olayinka Abdul on her own part applauded LASBCA for its laudable efforts in ensuring that property owners/developers build according to Lagos State Building Regulations thereby bringing sanity to Built Environment, an effort that have drastically reduced the menace of building collapse in the State.
She also reiterated LSMTL’s readiness in collaborating with LASBCA for seamless work process through stage by stage inspection of all ongoing building constructions in the State in order to compel compliance on the part of the building publics.
Abdul further stated that Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory has introduced a Read Alone Platform for both LASBCA and Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) where all the Non-Destructive Tests carried out by the Agency will be shared in order to prevent doctored NDT results presentation.
Both Agencies unanimously agreed that before a final verdict can be passed on an NDT conducted by LSMTL there must be a joint appraisal and methodology by relevant professionals comprising of COREN registered Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc.for a well detailed and comprehensive analysis of the test.
The meeting had in attendance Management Team from both LASBCA and LSMTL including the District and Divisional Heads of both agencies.
Public Affairs Unit
30/08/2024
