Daniel’s wife’s building, DATKEM Plaza is an illegal structure – Ogun Govt

The Ogun State government has responded to the demolition of DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former governor Gbenga Daniel. According to the state government, DATKEM Plaza was an illegal structure with an approved plan that contravened the state’s physical planning laws and building codes. The government also cited numerous defects in the building.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Olayiwola Abiodun, stated that several efforts to stop further development on the site had been ignored by the developers. The government had requested the structural engineer in charge of the building to provide information about the structural stability of the building, but the request was ignored.

Engr. Abiodun emphasized the importance of adherence to building regulations and safety standards, particularly in light of past building disasters in the country. He stated that the government’s action in partially dismantling the defective building was a proactive measure to prevent any potential disasters.

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The Permanent Secretary challenged the owners of the building to produce evidence of government approval for their construction. He also pointed out that the building lacked stage certification, which is typically issued at various stages of construction.

According to the government’s statement, the developer had been served with several notices, including contravention notices, stop-work orders, demolition notices, and notices to seal the building between May and October 2022, all of which were ignored.

The government’s actions were taken in response to deviations from the approved building plan, airspace, and setback regulations. Despite the notices and sealing of the site, construction work continued, leading to the decision to uphold the recommendation for the demolition of the building.

The state government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens and stated that it would continue to demolish defective buildings in any part of the state to safeguard lives.