Expert Demands Policy Guidelines For Maintenance Of Public Buildngs

A real estate consultant, Mr Pedro Opuene, has called for policy guidelines that would ensure proper management and maintenance of public buildings.
Opuene made this call in a chat with The Tide, in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
He said such policy guidelines were pivotal in the development and sustenance of public buildings and other infrastructure.
The real estate consultant noted that the absence of policy guidelines for maintenance and management of  both private and public buildings was responsible for the dilapidating state of many buildings across the country.
He said government buildings were the worst hit, explaining that the absence of policy guidelines for maintenance and management of  government’s infrastructure was “ responsible for the decay in most government buildings nationwide”. He also said a good policy guideline would enable builders ascertain the best measures to adopt in order to ensure that there is minimal repair cost, alterations and refurbishments, adding that a responsive maintenance approach would increase the lifespan of any building
Opuene reiterated that a good maintenance culture would enhance the integrity of a building, while also ensuring its durability.
He urged the government to promulgate laws that would mandate property owners to properly maintain their buildings to avoid failed projects and building collapse.

Tonye Nria-Dappa