FG sets up tribunal on building collapse, unprofessional conduct
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a seven member Disciplinary Tribunal to deal with unprofessional conduct by registered builders in Nigeria.
A statement by Badamasi Haiba, the Director of Information in the ministry, indicated that the tribunal, inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja, was empowered to uphold standards in the building profession, and ensure public safety.
Dangiwa disclosed that the inauguration was facilitated by sections 16 (1) and (2) of the Builders Registration Act, Cap B13, LFN 2004 which guides the establishment of the tribunal.
While acknowledging the responsibility of builders to construct safe and reliable structures that protect lives, the Minister emphasized the importance of adhering to regulations and standards in the profession.
He warned about the catastrophic consequence of compromising safety, adding that the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) must continue to uphold the integrity of the profession.
“I have always believed that establishing structures, systems and procedures that enforce adherence to professional standards and ethics is crucial” he said.
Dangiwa expressed concern over incessant building collapse across the country, citing the recent tragic incident in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The minister said the tribunal would enforce professional diligence in the building industry, stressing that “negligence, misconduct, or compromise on safety standards will not be tolerated in the building industry”.
Accordingly, Dangiwa commended CORBON’s collaborative engagement with the ministry and providing a list of qualified nominees as members of the tribunal.
He charged members of the tribunal to uphold the trust and credibility of the building profession by handling all disciplinary cases with integrity, fairness and transparency.
“Your decisions will have far-reaching effects, and I trust you to carry out your responsibilities with the diligence and professionalism that this mandate requires”, he said.
Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated members, the Chairman of the Registered Builders Disciplinary Tribunal, Samson Ameh Opaluwah, said that the inauguration of the tribunal was s bold statement by the Federal Government to enforce professionalism and adherence to regulations in the building industry.
He assured that the tribunal would carry out its responsibilities professionally without compromise.
