Lagos Govt Backs Building Regulation Enforcement To Curb Frequent Collapses

To curb frequent building collapses, Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to full institutional, technical and political support for the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) to strengthen regulatory enforcement across the construction sector.

The Lagos State head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, made this known at the flag-off of the agency’s inaugural 2026 Management Retreat yesterday, which was held at Jubilee Chalets, Epe.

Agoro, represented by the permanent secretary of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Mr Abdulrafiu Omowole Fashola, stressed that the state government will continue to provide the necessary tools, enabling environment and Political support required to ensure the success of the Zero-tolerance Policy on building collapse.

Earlier, the general manager of LSMTL, Engr Olayinka Abdul, informed that the Retreat, themed “Implementing & Sustaining Zero Tolerance Policy on Building Collapse in Lagos State,” was convened to translate Government Policy into actionable Strategies, thereby positioning the Agency as a Proactive and World-class Regulatory Body.

She highlighted key reforms, including Infrastructural expansion, the establishment of additional Sample Collection Centres across the State, and the deployment of Modern Testing equipment and Mobile Collection Units to enhance Operational Efficiency and Enforcement.

Engr. Abdul assured that the Agency is intensifying efforts to guarantee proficiency in Laboratory testing, disclosing that the adoption of Advanced Equipment and improved Laboratory processes will significantly enhance precision and Quality assurance.

Also speaking in a Goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Parastatals Monitoring Office, Dr Olugbenga Aina, commended the ongoing transformation within the agency, noting that decisive Leadership and Strategic reforms are positioning it for improved service delivery.

She added that sustaining the zero-tolerance policy requires strong institutional discipline, proper maintenance of facilities, and a shared sense of responsibility among staff members.