The Lagos State Government has ramped up efforts to eliminate hazardous knowing environments, starting a decisive crackdown on distressed school buildings across the state following worrying structural evaluations in some public organizations.
This restored action has actually led to the continuous demolition of parts of Mainland Senior High School, situated on Onayade Street in Fadeyi, under the Yaba Resident Council Advancement Area. The relocation comes after structural stability tests exposed severe safety issues in multiple class blocks.
Chairman of the Special Committee on Rehab of Public Schools, Hakeem Smith, revealed throughout an inspection go to that the afflicted structures presented considerable threats to trainees and personnel.
“As a standard procedure, we carried out structural stability tests before taking any action. The results showed that not just did the determined block need demolition, but another close-by structure also presented severe risks,” Smith mentioned.
He described that a structure previously marked for restoration had, upon closer inspection, been formerly designated for demolition but was left standing, thus threatening lives.
While two buildings are presently being pulled down, Smith kept in mind that another structure within the school properties would undergo rehab to meet appropriate security requirements. He added that displaced trainees have been temporarily transferred to close-by schools to make sure continuity of learning.
“We will evaluate the student population to determine the variety of classrooms required. When approvals are secured, building is anticipated to be completed within nine months,” he said.
Smith further highlighted that all future school construction jobs would adhere strictly to worldwide safety criteria, including comprehensive soil testing and correct structural style.
On the other hand, the Structure Collapse Avoidance Guild (BCPG), Yaba Cell, reaffirmed its dedication to avoiding structure disasters in schools. Organizer Adebayo Ogunrinde said the guild played a whistleblowing role by informing authorities to the harmful structures.
“We don’t wish to wait up until a structure collapses before we begin to act. Our objective is to prevent such occurrences completely, and not responding after the damage has been done,” Ogunrinde worried.
Also responding, the Onisabe of Igboi-Sabi, Oba Adeyemi Adeniyi, expressed relief over the demolition, explaining the abandoned building as a longstanding risk in the neighborhood.
“I am so delighted today that this structure is gone. That building has actually been there for most likely about six years deserted. That structure needs to have gone a long period of time back,” the emperor said.
The state federal government’s intervention signifies a proactive shift toward safeguarding lives and making sure that all public school infrastructures meet safe and habitable standards.
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