Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has cautioned developers against using substandard materials in the construction of buildings.

Mr Soludo, represented by his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, gave the warning on Thursday when he visited the site of a collapsed three-storey building under construction in Awka,  Anambra State capital.

He said the use of substandard materials remained the major cause of frequent cases of building collapse in the country.

The governor stated, “There is a need to stop the use of substandard materials in the construction of buildings to prevent collapse. Building collapse endangers lives and also wastes materials.’’

The collapsed building under construction along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway was at the roofing stage before it gave way but no life was lost.

The governor, however, warned builders against throwing caution to the wind when erecting structures and to avoid actions that could endanger human lives.

Contacted on the phone, the engineer handling the project, who gave his name only as Stanley, said he was trapped in the building alongside two other workers but were later rescued.

He said they were taken to the hospital, where they were currently receiving treatment. 

(NAN)