The South-West Zone D chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has expressed sympathy to victims of the recent building collapse in the Lekki area of Lagos State, while calling for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The student body also urged authorities to ensure that anyone found responsible for the incident is held accountable.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Tope Olugbemi, NANS extended its condolences to the family of Mr John Asabere, who was reportedly among those who lost their lives in the collapse.
The association described him as a dedicated family man and breadwinner whose death has left his loved ones in grief.
The organisation decried the recurring cases of building collapses across the country, particularly in Lagos State, stressing that many of the incidents could be prevented through strict adherence to approved construction standards and effective oversight by relevant regulatory agencies.
“It is disheartening that despite advancements in construction technology and regulatory frameworks, avoidable structural failures continue to claim lives that could have been saved through strict compliance with building standards and effective monitoring.
“We are compelled to question the role of relevant regulatory authorities, particularly the Lagos State Building Control Agency, whose responsibility includes ensuring that construction projects adhere strictly to approved specifications and safety regulations. Incidents of this nature should have become a thing of the past if all necessary preventive measures and oversight responsibilities had been diligently carried out,” the statement said.
The association further
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