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LASG promises to reduce building collapse

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday promised to reduce incidents of building collapse in the state to the barest minimum before the end of the year.

The State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Wasiu Anifowoshe, said at a news conference to commemorate the 2016 World Habitat Day, that the government would not rest on its oars to ensure this.

Anifowoshe said that this year’s theme – “Housing at the Centre”, as proposed by the United Nations was apt, adding that it would address issues surrounding housing in the state.

He attributed the housing deficit to the influx of people into the state on a daily basis saying not less than 22 million people reside in it despite its land size.

Anifowoshe advised residents to take into consideration further development that might take place when building their houses.

“House owners must ensure they have setbacks when building their houses so that such houses are not demolished when development starts taking place.

“Lagos has come a long way in urban development.

“There is, however, much room to do better by implementing an urban agenda that will empower the people with the knowledge and competence to prepare for the challenges that are associated with rapid urbanisation,’’ he said.

Anifowoshe said that the state would on Oct. 10 celebrate the World Habitat Day to rededicate and recognise the importance of adequate shelter and sustainably-planned human settlements in the state.

He said that this year’s event was designed to foster collaboration between government and development partners in the state to address some of the challenges associated with urbanisation.

According to Anifowoshe, these include unfettered migration into the state, housing, insecurity, urban welfare, planning and other sustainable development issues.

“For us as a state, the event is very significant in many respects as it has become part of concerted efforts to promote planned development.

“It will also create awareness and sensitise the general public on the need for a change in order to better respond to contemporary challenges of planning and urbanisation,” the commissioner aid.

Anifowoshe said that the event would sensitise residents at all levels to the significant role that the day plays in informing policies and actions taken by the government to make a positive impact on housing and slums, risk reduction and basic urban services.

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