The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA and the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, have set up a technical team to look into the report prepared by the FHA on the circumstances surrounding the recent collapse of a 3-story building in Gwarimpa on Friday, 3rd February 2023 in which 3 people died.
This was one of the decisions reached during a meeting between top officials of the FCTA and the FHA where the report was presented to the FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, by the Chairman of the FHA, Senator Lawal Shuaibu on Monday, 6th February 2023.
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The meeting said the investigation by the technical team is also aimed at strengthening the internal working mechanism of both agencies and that all those found culpable in the building collapse will face appropriate punishment commensurate with the crime committed.
The FCT Minister announced that in line with FCTA policy, the allocation of the collapsed building would be revoked.
The FCT Minister and the FHA Chairman both said they regretted the loss of lives and commiserated with the families of the deceased while directing that a compensation plan be prepared for them.
The meeting also commended the various agencies involved in the rescue efforts that saved 21 lives and stressed the need for cases of contraventions to go beyond mere issuance of “stop work” notices.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
