In line with the ongoing implementation of the Certified Accreditors’ Programme (CAP), the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) today officially opened the Expression of Interest (EOI) for thorough evaluations at LASBCA’s Headquarters at GRA,Ikeja.
According to the Special Adviser to Mr. Governor on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, CAP is an initiative of the State Government for Public/Private Partnership, designed to boost Monitoring and Inspections of all building constructions in the State for more coverage area as the government cannot do the job alone.
Olajide further explained that after the official opening of Expression of Interest, shortlisted Accreditors will be chosen based on competence, experience and their familiarity with the environment as they will be deployed to all the five divisions of the State, adding that names of successful and accredited agents would be published across the media for the general public awareness.
From left: Special Adviser to Mr. Governor on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde , Arc. Gbolahan Oki , GM LASBCA and Chief Resilience Officer Lagos State, Dr. Folayinka Dania
“The shortlisted Accreditors will be divided into Districts for better coverage of all the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs of the State and they will be distributed and placed based on the numbers of building developments in that area for a seamless monitoring and stage inspections process”, he added
*He further emphasized that the State Government has the capability to carry out LASBCA’s Core Mandate but lack enough capacity for full implementation of the set goals hence, the creation of CAP.*
Olajide also hinted that the Monitoring Officers (Accreditors) will also be monitored by the State Government in order to curb excesses through unscheduled visits to sites, whistle blowing mechanism, amongst others, warning that any one that is found guilty of breaching the rules and reegulations of the Programme would be dully punished by law.
The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki in his address implored prospective participants to bring their vast experience and professionalism to play for better service delivery and full actualization of set goals and objectives.
Oki further reaffirmed the State Government’s readiness and support of CAP through the provision of 60 Monitoring and Inspections vehicles by the State government in addition to the deployment of additional 67 Police Officers to the 60 already on ground to guarantee safety while on operations .
The Chief Resilience Officer of the State, Dr. Folayinka Dania in her remarks enjoined the Accreditors of their full collaboration in achieving a resilient city through their adherence to the State laid down rules and regulations for better service delivery.
One of the who be Accreditors, Engr. Wasiu Olokuola applauded the State Government’s creation of CAP and promised full dedication and commitment to the work process.