ValCon888:
Let's call a spade a spade.

The reason why building collapse is rife in Lagos and Nigeria in general is because we do not use the Building Code. In the rare instance that it is used, the Code is not enforced.
In fact, most people are not aware a building code exists talk more of abiding by its standards.

Constructors easily bypass mandatory safety measures through the aid of corruption, cutting cost on building materials and resources.

This building is the epitome of corruption and the epitome of all that is wrong with this country.

We need to get our act together or Nigerians will continue to die needless deaths.

let investigation b done first before concluding.

Aufbauh:
Nigerians and their obsession for non indigenous professionals though.
I don't even know how they come to this skewed conclusion that every white man should be better than his black counterpart.

Errr... back in their home countries they build to national standards? I don't even know that we have a building code here in Nigeria. And if we do, then it definitely isn't enforced giving some wirings I've seen. I was looking at an electrical box recently and could not tell which line was "hot" looking at the colours

What if the owner had given money for the right things to be done but the contractor did the reverse.

CryptoClub2018:


Life has a way of rewarding wicked people. There is no way that building would have collapsed when people have occupied it. God is always faithful & just. Since the standard have been compromised, then it shows the owner is a murderer and this is just a case of karma at place

StagethemTVee:
Femi Osibona, the developer of 360 Degrees Towers is seen here inspecting the multi-storey buildings in Lagos with his Italian architects and engineers a while back.

Osibona, was reportedly on a visit to the site of the building when it collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi today. He is presently trapped inside with colleagues, workers and security details. We hope he and the others survive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqjWzJ_qYBY

Osibona, was reportedly on a visit to the site of the building when it collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi today. He is presently trapped inside with colleagues, workers and security details. We hope he and the others survive.


is this true?? is this village people!

gistray:


Actually wicked people live longer than good people.


It's a proven fact and not a myth of any sort

Not in all cases. Some wicked people get instant judgement.

So sad, hope the oyinbos no dey there when it collapsed?

StagethemTVee:
Femi Osibona, the developer of 360 Degrees Towers is seen here inspecting the multi-storey buildings in Lagos with his Italian architects and engineers a while back.

Osibona, was reportedly on a visit to the site of the building when it collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi today. He is presently trapped inside with colleagues, workers and security details. We hope he and the others survive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqjWzJ_qYBY

Brought foreign architects to build a high tower with substandard materials, the government and ministry of work are not checkmating these projects to make sure it’s up to standard recommended.

Bigchristo:
Brought foreign architects to build a high tower with substandard materials, the government and ministry of work are not checkmating these projects to make sure it’s up to standard recommended.

from the top of the structure, they were saying, we finally made it, wiiu another six. 15 Storys Was Approve'd but 21 was what we do, i dont think they will make it alive.

They Approveed 15 Stories. In your Wisdom you Added 6 More Story, Clap for yourself
SHARP AND SMART GUY

StagethemTVee:
You should read the news more not just play candy crush with your phone

They are trapped until when they are rescued or confirmed dead

Antoeni:
They Approveed 15 Stories. In your Wisdom you Added 6 More Story, Clap for yourself
SHARP AND SMART GUY

Sharp developer. Quite sad

Mapgan:

Karma doesn't exist bro

My brother...
Karma exist ..
It may even extend to the 4th and 5th unborn generation...

StagethemTVee:
Femi Osibona, the developer of 360 Degrees Towers is seen here inspecting the multi-storey buildings in Lagos with his Italian architects and engineers a while back.

Osibona, was reportedly on a visit to the site of the building when it collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi today. He is presently trapped inside with colleagues, workers and security details. We hope he and the others survive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqjWzJ_qYBY

The main contractors/structural engineers reportedly pulled out of the contract.

As much as this is a sad event to many families whose loves are either trapped in there or death.

I am glad that the Femi guy is trapped in there. Nigerians like cutting corners. I am sure he took out the right amount of loan or investors fund to complete that project but as a typical "sharp" guy he would use some of it to bankroll his frivolous life style. Then try to manage what is left.

If he survives I hope he turns a new leaf otherwise I wish his family the fortitude to bear.

NB: as for those saying that the building didn't give a sign that it was going to collapse. Building don't give sign it just go down. That is why you have to do the right time to ensure that something like this doesn't happen.

Annie001:
I hope he comes out alive to face the consequence of his actions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYlWNlpsl9I
Guys please watch and subscribe

If he comes out alive, he will not still go to jail. He has money abd connections. Those that died are mainly peasants/ labourers. They will just settle their poor families with 2 million each and case closed

OK...the owner of the building was even trapped inside

This is justice well served!


I hope others learn from this

Tomahawk99:
Poetic justice? Imagine if the structure was completed and occupied the story would have been worse, all because of greed and our penchant for everything short-cut and corruption.
The building had to wait for it's owner and the other people in charge to be present before going down. Moral of the story... don't let your greed get the best of you.

If the story is true, it's a clear case of you will reap what you sow. I hope they come out alive.

beejayjohn:
What if the owner had given money for the right things to be done but the contractor did the reverse.

With all the controversies around this building, from the governor sealing it off last year to the withdrawal of an engineering consultancy sometimes in February, it shows that something is wrong and the building integrity have been compromised which the owner is well aware of. He can't deny that fact. Also remember at the top of the head of the owner is "max profit" he can't invest such money and not expect huge ROI.
The fact is standard for that building have been compromised. Remember that 15 story have been rumored to be approved for the building. If true, the owner might initially with to contractor made a solid foundation that will accommodate the 15 story building based on calculation and required metrics. However, as the building is rising, the owner may start to dream bigger that the building can go higher than 15 story forgetting that foundation was designed to accommodate only the 15 story building.

player007:



Quack architects. A Nigerian would have done a better job.
I hope he comes out of this alive.

Trapped by his own greed

Anyone blaming the architects is wrong. The job of an architect is only to make the building plan and design on paper or CAD. The engineers works on the design layout and proceed with construction. The big question is who are the engineers?

See belle! Why are Nigerian men lazy to exercise and control protruded bellies. I hate that thing, even it's rampant among Nigerian women too. Keeping fit is a must for every living thing including animals.

You see dogs, cats, lions stretching their bodies to keep fit.

This is so terrific. May God almighty always guide our steps and never let us be at the wrong place/location when we are ought not to be...

beejayjohn:
They are trapped until when they are rescued or confirmed dead

Oga did u see the damn heavy slabs on that collapsed site It would take a miracle for anyone to survive there ooo

Aufbauh:
Nigerians and their obsession for non indigenous professionals though.
I don't even know how they come to this skewed conclusion that every white man should be better than his black counterpart.

If so,then why go to Germany to study? Why not study in Nigeria to acquire indigenous education so as to become an indigenous professional too.

I know you'll ignore anyways...

Oh does this mean the video was taken and posted on YouTube before the collapse. I'm wondering if this video was actually taken on the day of the collapse.

So bad belle people thinking Femi is trapped in the building are probably deceiving themselves.

Inspiration007:


Even church buildings wey them dem dey dedicate to God Almighty still dey collapse.

Aufbauh:
Nigerians and their obsession for non indigenous professionals though.
I don't even know how they come to this skewed conclusion that every white man should be better than his black counterpart.

because our society Made it so when every Aba made products is fake compare to White man products.

dettolgel:
As much as this is a sad event to many families whose loves are either trapped in there or death.

I am glad that the Femi guy is trapped in there. Nigerians like cutting corners. I am sure he took out the right amount of loan or investors fund to complete that project but as a typical "sharp" guy he would use some of it to bankroll his frivolous life style. Then try to manage what is left.

If he survives I hope he turns a new leaf otherwise I wish his family the fortitude to bear.

NB: as for those saying that the building didn't give a sign that it was going to collapse. Building don't give sign it just go down. That is why you have to do the right time to ensure that something like this doesn't happen.

He isn't trapped bro, that is just a fake add-up/write-up. He wasn't at the venue when that happened...

Aufbauh:
Nigerians and their obsession for non indigenous professionals though.
I don't even know how they come to this skewed conclusion that every white man should be better than his black counterpart.

Buhari shoe is from Italy. Non of your politician will like to use what is made in Nigeria.