The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State chapter, has reiterated that the non-engagement of registered builders for building projects in the state is a punishable offence.
Mr Adeyemi Adeoye, Chairman of the NIOB Lagos chapter, said this at a news conference held on Wednesday in Lagos.
Adeoye said that such violations fall under the Lagos State Building Control Agency Regulation (LASBCA).
He noted that the law stipulates penalties for failure to engage registered builders,while stressing the importance of adhering to this regulation.
Adeoye also expressed concern over the non-usage of essential builders’ documents on construction sites in Lagos.
He highlighted that documents such as Construction Methodology, Construction Programme, Project Quality Management Plan and Project Health and Safety Plan were critical to the success of building projects.
He added that working on sites without these documents violates the LASBCA Regulation of 2019.
To address these concerns, he added that the institute would hold its 33rd Builders Conference and Annual General Meeting on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 in Lagos.
The theme of the conference is “Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change in Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector, Process and Control”.
“The conference also has sub-themes to do justice to the aforementioned theme.
“It is designed to not just educate the participants, but also to provide a safe and sustainable direction to the government; both at state and federal level,” he said.
According to him, the upcoming AGM would encompass deliberation on planning and research, stakeholder engagement and sensitisation, market research and analysis, identify barriers and challenges.
Adeoye mentioned that the builders would also develop strategic plan and roadmap through which a communique beneficial to stakeholders, policy makers, captains of industries and its members would be developed.
He added that this was necessary to provide professional excellence and leadership that woud lead to change in Nigeria’s real estate sector.
He explained that, following all the process and control framework, the real estate sector could break barriers and empower change, leading to increased efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
He said: “The Chief host of the conference would be Gov.Babajide Sanwo-olu, with top government functionaries in attendance and the royal fathers, namely, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, Oniru of Iruland, Oba Owolabi Adeniyi, Oba Igbobi-Sabe, Igbobi, Lagos.
“Also, Oba G. B. Asunmo, (Jamade 1) Olu-Ayandalu Kingdom, Ikosi Ejirin, Oba Sulaimon Bamgbade, Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdom and Oba Abdulsemiu Kasali, Adeboruwa, among other participants.
“The 33rd Lagos Builders’ Conference would be a means to sensitise the participants and the public on the danger of not engaging registered builders and other built environment professionals.
“We appeal to the general public to attend this year’s conference and together, we shall have safe and sustainable structures in Nigeria, particularly Lagos state.” (NAN)