Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has tasked members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) to critically examine causes of building collapse in the country.
Speaking in Asaba at the opening ceremony of Archi-Delta Expo 2023 organised by the state chapter of the NIA, Governor Oborevwori said everything would be done in the state to prevent building collapse and implored architects to rise to the occasion.
Represented by the commissioner for lands, survey and urban development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, the governor said;
“I am particularly fascinated by the theme of this year’s Archi-Delta Expo 2023: ‘ Sustainable Development 111 is here again”. This theme is not only apt but also very timely.
“It is particularly germane, because sustainable development cannot take place in an era where building collapse has unfortunately become the norm.
“It is worrisome and I would like a professional body like the NIA to seize the opportunity of a gathering like this to critically examine the causes of such ugly events with a view to providing enduring solutions to end the unfortunate development.”
Chairman of the NIA in the state, Pius Amromanoh, said the NIA and the state government had a shared vision on sustainable development.
“I look forward to collaboration and synergy between the NIA and the state government,” he stated.
