Lagos State to Demolish Great Nigeria Insurance House
The Lagos State Government is set to commence the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island on Thursday, nearly 10 months after a devastating fire on December 24, 2025. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, through its Permanent Secretary Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, announced that the demolition was approved after a structural assessment confirmed the building posed a significant risk to public safety.
The demolition will be conducted professionally, adhering to global best practices, with the immediate area cordoned off and access restricted. Temporary traffic diversions are expected, along with noise and dust during the operation.
Residents, traders, and motorists are urged to avoid the area and comply with instructions from emergency responders. The fire caused extensive damage, leading to the recovery of three bodies and injuries to several individuals.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ordered the demolition after visiting the site on December 25, 2025, expressing concern over the damage and previous fire incidents at the building.
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