By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said buildings that have been in existence for over thirty years will undergo integrity test.
Director FCT Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima disclosed this during the commencement of integrity test on some buildings on Thursday at Jabi in Abuja.
He stated that the buildings if not check may likely collapse in a near future.
Galadima said that the test, which is in partnership with professional bodies and regulatory agencies would also be carried out on buildings in Wuse 1, Garki 1, Garki 2, and Asokoro.
The director said that the measure became necessary, following the unfortunate incident that happened in Garki village, where a two-storey building collapsed, killed two persons and injured 37 others.
“We have agreed with our colleagues, the professional and regulatory bodies and agencies to identify some structures within the city and conduct integrity tests on them.
“The goal is to avert unforeseen circumstances like building collapse that may occur due to structural defects.
“I have discussed with my colleagues and we will soon be going to the field for the exercise, particularly in Garki 1, Garki 2, Wuse 1 and Asokoro,” he said.
He explained that the areas were targeted because they were mainly developed by private individuals with houses standing for over 30 years.
