The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has called on all builders and developers in the state to ensure that they obtain a letter of authorization to commence construction before embarking on the construction of building projects in any part of the State.
Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, stated this on the sideline of the presentation of Letter of Authorisation to developers of the Lagos Arena at a groundbreaking ceremony by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the weekend.
Oki, noted that the letter of authorization to commence construction of buildings in the state can only be issued to developers and builders after obtaining necessary building/planning permit and it’s a document to show that LASBCA officials are fully aware of the development and are conducting regular supervisions at every stage of the development.
He disclosed that at the issuance of the letter of authorization to commence construction to developers, a green sticker is also issued alongside which lawfully enables LASBCA carry out stage by stage inspection on buildings construction from foundation to completion in order tocertifythatsuchbuildingsarefit, secure and habitable for occupants and owners.
Oki stated “before the commencement of any building construction in Lagos State owners/developers must approach LASBCA with their Building Plan Approval where Letter of Authorisation to Commence Construction will be issued to them.”.
