…To Investigate Causes Of Building Collapse

The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Barrister Osima Gina, has disclosed plans by the ministry to investigate causes of building collapse in the state.
Gina who said this in an interview with newsmen shortly after a meeting with the Permanent Secretary and Directors of the ministry in his office in Port Harcourt also promised strict enforcement of building standard in the state.
He said the ministry would not hesitate to arrest any property developer who compromised building standard, stressing that the government will no longer fold its hands and watch people compromise approved building standard.
The commissioner also called on developers in the state to ensure that contravention fees are paid to government designated banks, warning that nobody from the ministry should be patronised in the payment of contravention fees.
Barrister Gina also warned developers against patronising quacks stressing that no contravention fee should be paid to any staff of the ministry.
According to him, the state government will no longer sit and watch people compromising building standard.
Meanwhile, the commissioner has warned against the proliferation of illegal structures in the city of Port Harcourt and its environs.
He said anyone found developing structures illegally without government approval will be arrested and handed over to the security agencies.
Hon. Gina said no stone would be left unturned to ensure that the ministry meets the expectation of the people, advising the staff of the ministry to brace up for the challenges ahead.

John Bibor & Amina Ngoma