The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) Lagos Island Cell has expressed concern over recurring high-rise fires in Lagos Island, most recently the fire incident at the Afriland Building and the inferno at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House.
These incidents, the group said, are not isolated accidents but clear indicators of systemic failures in fire safety compliance during the operational phase of buildings.
“Unlike one-time design flaws, operational lapses—such as unsafe conversion of offices into warehouses, poor enforcement of fire codes, and inadequate maintenance of fire protection systems—continue to turn Lagos Island’s towers into fire hazards. The GNI House, which has experienced two separate fires in its history, exemplifies how neglect of operational fire standards allows hazards to persist with devastating consequences,” the guild said.
The guild, which visited the GNI building
Continue Reading on The Guardian Nigeria
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.