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Building Collapse in Abuja: Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Action and Accountability
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.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken on Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country lacks a good maintenance culture.
She said “The fact is that endowments alone do not add value. Budgetary allocations alone do not lead to new roads or good maintenance.”
“We lack a maintenance culture in the country. I have to say that. I’m Nigerian, but we need that. We need better ports and digital infrastructure, and lower trade costs. Execution is what matters, and successful execution requires focus. It requires prioritisation.”
Politician and former presidential candidate Peter Obi speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s comments regarding the rising hunger and worsening economic situation in Nigeria.
It can be noted that the President recently stated that hunger has always existed in Nigeria.
Peter Obi responded “I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.”
“While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today.”
Reports have been shared stating that the Nigerian Army has launched a new programme designed to train and improve the skills of engineers in tackling threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The seminar is being organised by the 41 Engineer Brigade of the 1 Division Nigerian Army.
It was stated “Improvised Explosive Devices have become one of the greatest security threats confronting the Nigerian Army in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Their widespread use has complicated military operations and humanitarian activities in conflict-affected areas.”
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