Ondo govt seals collapsed two-storey building site

By Segun Giwa

Ondo Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Sunday Olajide has ordered seal off of the site of a two-storey building that collapsed at Adegbola area of Akure, the state capital on Tuesday.

The building which was under construction collapsed at about 3.30pm leaving many site workers injured.

Olajide, was at the collapsed building site with the ministry’s officials on Tuesday evening.

The Commissioner said Ondo state government would commence immediate investigation to uncover the causes of the incident to prevent future occurrence.

The commissioner warned building contractors and developers in the state against the use of sub-standard building materials to avoid incidence that could cause sudden loss of life and property.

“This is a call to all developers and building contractors to always secure necessary permits and approvals before commencing construction projects and also maintain the approval standard during construction,” he said.

The Ondo Commissioner, who noted that no life was lost in the incident, expressed sadness that many site workers were left with varying degree of injuries.

He added that even though the state government had sealed off the construction site, further action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.

(NAN)