Nigerian Institute of Architects urges domestication of National Building Code by States

<p>….. laments death of Lagos doctor</p>, <p>In a bid to ensure the wellbeing of the citizenry, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has called for the expeditous domestication of the National Building Code.</p>, <p>NIA’s President, Arc. Enyi Ben-Eboh in a statement expressed concern over the unfortunate and painful incident of the untimely death of Dr. Diasco Vwaere in an elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, Lagos State.</p>, <p>He stressed the need to ensure that all reviews on the building code are carried out so as to have it signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.</p>, <p>Furthermore, the apex Architect body noted that it behooves the 36 State Governments of the Federation to as a matter of priority commence and conclude the process of domestication of the National Building Code in their various States.</p>, <p>They further called on State governments to domesticate the spirit and intent of Executive Order 11 by setting up State Public Assets Maintenance Agencies to oversee the maintenance of State owned public buildings in all States of our Federation.</p>, <p>“These agencies must also have oversight powers to enforce maintenance of public buildings owned by private entities,” they noted.</p>, <p>The Architects noted that they will not only design and erect taller buildings but we will also deploy more advanced technologies to operate them.</p>, <p>They contended that simplified maintenance systems that utilize clearly identified risk-based responsibility matrix plans will help in the maintenance of our buildings nationwide with the more complex ones required more regulatory oversights and periodic inspections.</p>, <p>They added: “The Nigerian Institute of Architects as well as allied professionals within the built environment not only possess the competence and experience but also stand ready to collaborate with Government at all levels in the establishment and operation of these agencies.</p>, <p>“It is imperative that an integrated systems driven approach is imple