Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the recurring incidents of building collapse across Nigeria, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue to prevent more lives from being endangered.

His comments followed a tragic incident in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, where a building collapsed, leaving around 40 people trapped beneath the rubble.

This disaster adds to the unsettling number of similar occurrences that have become alarmingly common across the country.

Emergency response teams and residents were already working tirelessly at the scene, aiming to rescue those trapped as quickly as possible.

Obi urged the government to give its full support to these efforts to ensure the safe recovery of every individual involved.

He stressed that immediate actions must be taken to avoid further casualties and that the rescue mission should remain thorough and focused until all victims are accounted for.

In his statement, Obi didn’t just stop at rescue efforts but also called for a nationwide review and strengthening of building codes and regulations.

He believes that reinforcing these standards and ensuring strict enforcement across the country is essential to prevent such tragedies.

Obi pointed out that negligent builders, engineers, and supervisors must be held accountable when their carelessness leads to building collapses.

Prosecution of those responsible would not only serve as a deterrent but also show a commitment to upholding safety standards in construction practices.

The former governor also highlighted the need for relevant agencies to launch comprehensive investigations into the causes of such collapses.

Identifying specific issues—whether structural, material or due to corrupt practices in construction processes—could bring about real change, he suggested.

This would ultimately save lives and protect families from future heartbreak.

As Obi extended his condolences, he offered words of support to the families and loved ones of those affected by the collapse.

He expressed hope that every person trapped would be rescued safely and reunited with their families soon.