Collapse Building: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Vows To Deal With Corrupt Government Officials

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to fish out and ruthlessly deal with any government officials that frustrate his government’s efforts at ensuring good housing development in the state.

This is coming at a time when there have been several reported cases of building collapse across the state with many casualties, the recent one was the collapsed building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos that claimed about 42 lives.

The governor gave this warning on Tuesday, at the opening of the 2nd Lagos Real Estate Market Place Conference and Exhibitions in Lagos, with the theme: “Lagos: 21st Century Real Estate Investment Hub, ” held at Eko Hotels and suites, Victoria Island Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu in his statement said, “We know that for this size of the city, there will be people that want to cut corners. We know that for the size of this city, there will be officers that have also brought us down, and that has reduced our name, we know.

“We are not going to stand here and say that everybody that works for us is holy, but we are dealing with them. These are major issues and all of us need to work together. I am using this opportunity to also express my disappointment to some government officials that want to sabotage our efforts.

“I will be not only ruthless, but I will also look for you and ensure that you have no place in my government because this is an agency that wants to work for everyone.’’

The governor also revealed that the state government has concluded plans to set up a calling system for reporting foul practices.

He said, “People should trust us and make such reports because it is only when we get those feedbacks that we can deal with the issue and get a better system out of it. We are on the way. Just bear a little bit of patience with us. It is not for lack of knowing what to do, it is for the ability for us to aggregate ourselves and get ready and be able to deliver.’’

The governor stated that anybody that had done property development of a certain number would need to get the certificate of completion and a certificate of fit for habitation from LABSCA.