Delta state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has charged the federal government to urgently address the incidents of collapsed buildings in Nigeria as millions of lives have gone through it.
State chairman of NLC, Mr Goodluck Ofobruku gave the charge in Asaba, Delta state while reacting to the recent collapse building that claimed no fewer than five persons in Abraka.
The labour leader also tasked the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to wake up to the challenge as the incessant building collapse has called for serious concern.
Mr. Ofobruku said people should endeavour to use qualified personnel and materials while constructing their homes and not to risk the lives of the workers.
He charged authority saddle with the responsibility of compensation to immediately do so to the victims’ family.
“There is workman compensation act in Nigeria, so we will urge those who are responsible for the collapsed building and the deaths to apply what the workman compensation act says.
He urged government, workers, and the NSE to ensure that such things never occur again.
State chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Mr Martins Bolumi, described the situation as unfortunate and charged all stakeholders to live up to expectations.
“Building collapse is a new trend in Delta but we expect all stakeholders to wake up to their responsibilities to forestall future occurrence.
