Safety : Experts harp on standard in high-rise building projects
Lagos, Aug. 2026 (TBL Africa)Dr Innocent Okoro, a real estate professional, has called for strict adherence to quality standards in high-rise building construction to protect the public and investors alike.
Okoro made the call during a facility tour of the 16 Alexander Tower project in Ikoyi on Friday in Lagos, with members of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN).
The 16 Alexander tower, Ikoyi is a 21-storey high-rise under construction.
According to him, engaging stakeholders during construction will improve public confidence and encourage accountability in major real estate developments.
He added that the structural stability of high-rise buildings depended on decisions taken from the piling and foundation stages.
He said developers should engage competent professionals throughout the construction process, to safeguard public and protect investments.
“In any civilised country, the development of a high-rise property is not only about the promoter or developer.
“The interest of the general public and other stakeholders must also be considered, even at the piling and foundation stages,” he said.
Okoro, who is the Chief Executive and principal consultant of M.I. Okoro & Associates, said transparency during project execution enabled prospective investors and the public to assess the quality of work before completion.
He added that proper construction standards would enhance the long term value of residential units and strengthen confidence in the real estate sector.
He identified the project’s construction team as Cappa and D’Alberto Plc, Baron Architectural, Trevi Foundations and Lambert Electronic Ltd.
According to him, experienced contractors play important role in ensuring structural integrity and compliance with engineering standards.
Okoro said the project would include recreational and wellness facilities, security services, parking spaces and other shared amenities for residents.
He said the tower was being developed on a 4,276.216 square metre site and had reached the 17th floor.
According to him, the 21-storey development is expected to be completed before Dec. 31, 2027.
Okoro urged the journalists to stimulate public interest in quality buildings, safety and compliance with professional standards.
He said increased public scrutiny would encourage responsible development practices and reduce risks associated with defective buildings.
Mr Akin Ayankoya, Mechanical Consultant from Contemporary Design Associates and Mr Prabal Chakrabarti, Project Manager, Cappa D’Alberto Ltd., conducted journalists round the project.
Chakrabarti said the 21 floor building was a mixed-use building with office space and 52 luxury apartments.
He said the project had about 158 parking spaces, with each apartment allocated two spaces, while the remainder would serve office users and visitors.
The project manager said the building featured office space, a technical floor, a community centre with a swimming pool and apartments ranging from two bedroom units to duplex penthouses.
Chakrabarti added that a facility manager would be engaged before handover, while the contractor would provide training and technical support for up to six months after completion.
Earlier, Ayankoya listed safety facilities in the high-rise building to include an automated fire prevention installation and noise proof glass corridor.
According to him, the corridor will be verlooking the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, Banana Island and the Ocean, among others.
