Gbolahan Oki
13 Feb
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has marked shanties and other illegally developed buildings in Itu-Mara, Mainland Local Council, for demolition to improve the area's aesthetics and functionality.
27 Jan
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the 9 Brigade Command, Ikeja, have conducted a joint inspection of construction projects within the Brigade Command Headquarters in Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.
13 Nov
The Lagos State Government, through its Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has commenced the demolition of shanties and unauthorised structures around the NIPOST area on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, as part of its efforts to promote a livable environment.
23 Oct
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos Building Investment Company Plc (LBIC) have met with residents of Iponri Housing Estate, whose buildings have been marked for demolition due to their distressed conditions.
6 Aug 2024
Lagos State government, through the State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), yesterday said it will start closing down buildings under construction that are not supervised by relevant professionals in the built environment. The General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, made this known while setting up an ad hoc task Force to enforce the directive in his…
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