{
  "id": 16938283,
  "title": "Follow regulations to avoid incessant building collapses - Babatunde charges industry stakeholders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/follow-regulations-to-avoid-incessant-building-collapses-babatunde",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:11:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/28/follow-regulations-extant-laws-to-avoid-incessant-building-collapses-sanwo-olu-aide-charges-experts-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, the Special Adviser on E-GIS and Urban Development to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has cautioned building industry stakeholders to adhere to laws and regulations. This advice comes as a means to curb the recurrent occurrence of building collapses in the country. Dr. Babatunde made this statement at a press conference dedicated to honoring the late Chief James Oladosu Babatunde, a renowned town planner.\n\nAccording to Dr. Babatunde, non-adherence to regulations is the root cause of the incessant building collapses in Nigeria. He recalled that in the past, certain practices were employed, but such practices are no longer prevalent today. Dr. Babatunde emphasized the importance of vigilance during construction, stating that sleep at construction sites is no longer acceptable. Additionally, he lamented the lack of oversight in the construction process, highlighting that there is no longer any form of monitoring in place.\n\nTo prevent building collapses, Dr. Babatunde stressed that the only solution is to strictly follow existing regulations and laws. He reiterated, \"Follow regulations to avoid incessant building collapses - Babatunde charges industry stakeholders\".",
  "summary": "The Special Adviser on E-GIS and Urban Development to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dr Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, has advised stakeholders in the building industry to always follow laws and regulations. Babatunde noted that this is necessary in order to avoid incessant building collapses in the country. He spoke during a press briefing held […] Follow regulations to avoid incessant…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}