Next is the consecutive tale of building collapse that took place in the space of two weeks, fingering Lagos and Ibadan respectively. On the surface, the issue of building collapse in these two main cities is laughable. Many building professionals in their various articles on building collapse and in evaluating the matter at hand have stated that several property developers have wilfully ignored the building code. A cursory look at the recent data of building collapse in Nigeria will stir you in your seat. I had once joked how the Nigeria Standard nine-floor building in Jos would have been by now if it was built by Nigerians.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 22, 2019 10:52 UTC