Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB) Lagos State Chapter, Builder Thomas Adeoye, h makes  a passionate appeal to the federal government to enact the building code into law. This move, he believes, will bring about much-needed uniformity in building practices across the country, ultimately reducing the risk of building collapse and promoting public safety

The appeal was made during the commemoration of the 8th Builders’ Day, held in collaboration with the Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA.

The 8th builders day celebration with the theme “Builders’ Role in Effective Building Control and Regulatory Compliance for Sustainable Construction,” Is aimed to raise awareness about the importance of safe building practices and reducing building collapse in the country.

Builder Thomas Adeoye commended the Lagos State Government for establishing the Certified Accreditors Program (CAP) while emphasizing   the need for a collaborative effort to address the issue of building collapse.

He cited ignorance among suppliers of building materials, constructors, and professionals as a significant contributor to the problem.

” A lot of people out of ignorance dont really understand what is happening and it starts from everywhere, from the people that sells buildings materials, to the people that construct and the professionals, that’s the reason why we picked a marketplace because we need to enlighten the traders because building materials is part of what we use in construction. we’ve come to enlighten then on engaging the suppliers of building materials instead of buying inferior product ” He said 

The event featured dignitaries from the institute, including Past Chairman Builder Sunday Wusu and Builder Salisu Harfiz while the Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA was represented by the council manager.

NIOB Public Relations Officer, Akingbade Adebola Israel, states  that the Lagos State government is training professionals from different jurisdictions to monitor building and infrastructure across the state.

” Today’s is builders day and we are using this to mark what happened in Lagos Island about four years ago where school children died in a building collapse. Anyone can be a victim of building collapse because you’re not part of the construction, but when you’re renting a place you don’t know how it’s been built and we want to stop that”  He said

The 8th Builders’ Day celebration serves as a call to action for stakeholders in the building industry to prioritize safe and sustainable building practices, ensuring the protection of lives and property.

by Ijeoma Chigbu

Former Nigerian , Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion, Morris Atula says he has fully returned home after about forty years stay in Europe with bold intent of reviving the sport in the country.

Atula, Former Chairman of Edo State Wrestling Association said on arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja that he is inspired by the return of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and presence of technocrats like Malam Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olapade as Chairman and Director General of the NSC .

He stated that he has fully returned home to partake in nation building directly and commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Technocrats to run the NSC adding that he has a key role to play if elected as the next president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.

“I’m tested and trusted having wrestled all over the World. I’m a technocrate with varst experience garnered as amateur and professional wrestler. I have been a successful coach beside being a sound administrator. I will work with key stakeholders to make Nigeria be among best wrestling nations ,as it were when late Mike Bamidele was our coach.

Morris Atula stressed that he will work with Veterans and technocrats in reviving Wrestling in Nigeria and ensure massive sponsorship drive to boost regular training and championships in all the 36 States of the federation and  the FCT

“There would be further training opportunities too for coaches towards impacting more on Wrestlers and my board will put more programmes in place for effective grassroot development”. He said 

Chairman Lagos boxing Hall of fame Olawale Edun has praised the performance of boxers who emerge champions of the annual Lagos governors belt tournament. Edun said the quality of boxers who come through the governors belt have displayed nothing but top class boxing

The renowned monthly Saturday Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) had undergone a rebranding, expanding its scope to include Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) alongside its traditional boxing tournaments. ” We are indeed very excited and proud of the performance of boxers who have over the years won the governors belt.

“Thats why the Hall of fame championship is consistent in availing the pugilists a platform to excell in their chosen career . We are grateful about the support we are getting but we need more people to come on board to discover more young boxers who will become worthy ambassadors for Nigeria ” He said

Oyebamiji Oluwasegun won the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt – Hall of Fame (HOF) 139 on December 26th (Boxing Day) at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Oyebamiji Quadri “Ekete” Oluwasegun defeated Qudus Lateef by a split decision in their 3 rounds Bantamweight (54KG) bouts, to claim the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt title and a cheque of five hundred Thousands Naira (#500k).

The tournament featured 13 heart-pounding boxing matches across various weight categories for both male and female fighters. Each athlete stepped into the ring with a fierce determination to claim victory and etch their names in the annals of combat sports history. In the 48kg male category, Abijuwon Farouq showcased his exceptional skills, decisively defeating Bolarinwa Micheal after three intense rounds. Abdulahi Robiu also shone brightly in the 60kg male category, exhibiting remarkable pace and precision to secure his win,