Gov. Soludo Inaugurates Panel Of Enquiry On Onitsha Buildings Collapse, Tasks Members On Professionalism
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated the panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the building collapse at Ọdụ Igbo Market, Ochanja and Dennis Memorial Grammar School, both in Onitsha.
Performing the inauguration at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Governor Soludo noted that the panel is made up of the state chairmen of the various chapters of various professional bodies in Nigeria, pointing out that their appointment was as a result of the offices they occupy.
He, therefore, charged them on Professionalism, pointing out that the quick composition and inauguration of the panel shows the importance his government places on the subject matter.
The governor expressed optimism of getting impeccable set of recommendations, and assured that government may use it as basis to effect corrective actions.
Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the panel, Engr. Engr. Sir Victor Meju, who is also the Chairman of COREN Anambra State Chapter, assured that they would discharge their duty to the best of their ability and in the interest of the state.
Other Members of the panel include Arc. Ikenna Eboh- Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Architect (NIA) Anambra State Chapter; Mr Nwofor Ben Obiora, the Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Anambra State Chapter, Surv. Gabriel Okeke, the Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Anambra State Chapter.
Others are: Mr Kingsley Nweke, the Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Builders (NIOB) Anambra State Chapter, MD/CEO Anambra State Material Testing Laboratory- Member, Prof. Ezeagu Akaolisa- Chairman Institute of Structural Engineers, member and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing Anambra State – Secretary of the Committee.
Terms of Reference for the panel are.. to identify the immediate and underlying causes of the collapse of Lockup shops at Ọdụ Igbo Ochanja market and the Centenary Building at Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha.
These include structural, design, construction, and maintenance factors, assess the roles of relevant authorities, including regulatory bodies and local government agencies in monitoring and enforcing building codes and safety standards, among others, review compliance and make recommendations.
The panel is to submit its report within 28 days or four weeks.
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