Institute Wants Domestication Of National Building Code

Worried over rising cases of collapsed buildings in the country, the Nigerian Institute of Architects, has urged Edo State government to domesticate the National building code, saying that the code will help to specify various standards for building; from conception to post building to enhance a peaceful environment.

Edo State Chairman of the Association, Arch. Timmy .O IKhisemejie who disclosed this at a media briefing ahead of this years’ “World Architecture Day” urged against quacks in the profession. “Let Engineers, town planners and various body abide by its own role when building”.

The event which is bid to hold on the 3rd of October at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre in Benin City also has as its theme: ‘Architecture and Human Rights’.

The one day event will offer all participants and partners; the opportunity to come in contact with various key players and stake holders in the building industry.

Besides, it will serve as a policy advocacy instrument/opportunity to Edo State Government and stakeholders in the building industry.

Pathine Ehigie, Benin