David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka
Following the collapse of a 5 storey constructing in Onitsha final Sunday, Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered that every one ongoing constructing initiatives in Onitsha be subjected to integrity exams.
Just lately, one other two-storey constructing in Ochanja Market in Onitsha additionally collapsed resulting in the dying of 5 individuals, whereas many extra have been rescued alive with various levels of damage.
The Onitsha South Native Authorities Space Chairman, Mr. Emeka Joseph Orji, disclosed yesterday that the take a look at on all constructing initiatives would start after assembly with the Anambra State Bodily Planning Board.
He acknowledged this throughout a demolition train in Onitsha, the place about 300 unlawful outlets have been demolished after being constructed with out approval.
He stated: “Over 300 unlawful buildings, constructed with out approval are being demolished right here. Some others, together with 5 plazas, are to be demolished too by the Onitsha South Native Authorities Council.”
Reacting to the collapsed five-storey constructing within the space, Orji introduced that buildings at the moment beneath building can be subjected to integrity take a look at on the order of the governor.
He stated: “These embody materials take a look at and high quality take a look at. After assembly with the chairman, Bodily Planning Board in Awka, the federal government would start the method.
“All over the place can’t be market in Onitsha and we’ve declared warfare on unlawful buildings and we will be certain that the appropriate factor is completed about constructing collapse in Onitsha South LGA.”
