Lagos Stakeholders Urge Government to Protect Historic Buildings

Stakeholders in Lagos have expressed concerns that the city may lose more historic buildings to neglect and demolition unless the government enhances conservation policies and allocates sufficient resources for their maintenance. This warning was issued during a seminar organized by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) at the Olusi Palace, a historic structure over a century old.

Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Olumide Abiodun, reiterated the government's commitment to preserving heritage buildings, emphasizing the need to recognize their historical and architectural significance. He advocated for incorporating these structures into educational activities for architecture and engineering students.

Former BCPG President, Dr Kunle Awobodu, highlighted the durability of Olusi Palace, which has survived coastal environmental conditions for over 90 years, and called for its recognition as a monument. Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the royal host, urged the seminar to mark a turning point in the government's approach to heritage conservation.