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CAP: LASBCA TRAINS OFFICIALS TOWARDS SEAMLESS TAKE-OFF, Says Olaoye Director, Public Affairs LASBCA
As part of efforts to ensure a seamless take-off of the Lagos State Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) in line with the recommendation of Government White Paper on the Report of the Lagos State Tribunal on the collapsed 21-floor structure at 44 B,C,D Gerrard Road, Ikoyi – Lagos, which recommended a synergy between the Public and Private sector in the built industry, the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has commenced a rigorous integrated training for its officials stationed across all districts, divisions and departments.
Welcoming participants to the in-house training program, the General Manager of the Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, represented by the Agency Secretary, Mrs. Omolara Daba urged them to be open minded, ask questions where clarifications are needed and ready to take ownership of the “CAP” program as they are at the drivers seat.
The training program taking place at LASBCA Auditorium in Ikeja will be in batches and is being facilitated by seasoned professionals in the built industry. It is divided into different modules meant to acquaint officials across LASBCA formations about the workings, practicability and understanding of the CAP/LASBCA program synergy and processes.
The synergy which is to be christened “Certified Accreditors Program ” is aimed at strengthening the capacity of government officials in monitoring and enforcement of building regulations in the state.
The Certified Accredited Program (CAP) which is expected to commence soon is designed to engage Consultants who will act as Certified Accreditors in the built environment to complement the activities of Government Officials in Screening of Drawings, Stage Inspections and monitoring activities for compliance with the Lagos State Building Control Regulations in line with Government policy of making Lagos sustainable, resilient and attractive to businesses through Physical Planning and Urban Development.
Speaking earlier on the program, the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, explained that the main reason for the partnership which has been in the pipeline since 2021 is basically for zero tolerance to building collapses in the State through robust monitoring and inspection of all on-going constructions in the State as the government cannot do the job alone.
He noted that Lagos is blessed with large numbers of professionals in the built environment who are ready to bring in their expertise and capacity to ensure that buildings in the state are constructed to meet international standards.
Dr. Babatunde had before now emphasized that for seamless take-off of the Accredited Certifiers Program to be achieved, various orientation workshops and trainings will be organized for government officials as well as successful Consortium and individual professionals that met the criteria of becoming a Certified Accreditor.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have once again etched their name into the history books, emerging as champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Côte d’Ivoire after a commanding 78-64 victory over Mali in Sunday’s final.
Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the Nigerian side delivered a stellar performance at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan to secure their fifth straight continental crown — a feat no other nation has achieved in the tournament’s history.
The win also guarantees D’Tigress an automatic berth at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
Having edged past a tough Senegalese team in a dramatic semi-final, where they rallied in the fourth quarter to secure a hard-fought win, D’Tigress showed a different level of composure and dominance in the final against Mali.
Mali came out strong, finishing the first quarter with a 26-21 lead. But Nigeria responded swiftly, leveling the game 41-41 by halftime.
The third quarter saw D’Tigress turn on the style, as they pulled ahead 61-56. By the final quarter, the Nigerian side tightened their defense and restricted Mali to just eight points, cruising to a 14-point triumph.
With this latest victory, Nigeria has now lifted the Women’s Afrobasket trophy seven times in total — 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 — and remain unbeaten in the competition for a decade. The team’s last loss in the tournament dates back to October 2, 2015, against hosts Cameroon.
This fifth consecutive title reaffirms D’Tigress’ status as the undisputed queens of African women’s basketball.
President Bola Tinubu has bestowed the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger, on the Super Falcons and the entire technical crew.
He also allocated three-bedroom apartments in Abuja to each of the players and the technical crew at the Renewed Hope Estate.
The President also directed the cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of the 11-man technical crew.
This came during a reception in honour of the players and the coaching crew at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said, “I hereby conferred on the players, the 11 man technical team with national honours of the Officer of the Order of the Niger.
“Additionally, I have I directed the allocation of three bedroom apartments in the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.
“Then there is the cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 US dollars each 24 players and the naira equivalent of $50,000 to the 11-man technical crew.”
The President also said he didn’t want to watch the WAFCON final because he didn’t want to have high blood pressure.
Earlier, the President and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, received the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa on Monday, following their record victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday.
The coaster buses conveying the players and coaching crew arrived at the forecourt of the Aso Rock shortly before 04:36 p.m. local time.
The Super Falcons, 10-time African champions after their 3-2 comeback over the Atlas Lionesses Morocco, were received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, upon their arrival.
In a post-match video call on Saturday night, President Tinubu praised captain and tournament MVP Rasheedat Ajibade.
He also praised Nigeria’s rally from a 2-0 half-time deficit to claim the WAFCON title.
Over the past decade, the Super Falcons have won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2024, bringing their total to 10
The Super Falcons emerged champions of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after pulling off a stunning second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco in a pulsating final.
The Moroccans had taken a 2-0 lead in the first half, capitalizing on early momentum and a roaring home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
But the Nigerians, showing the grit and pedigree that has made them the most successful team in the tournament’s history, roared back after the break.
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A spirited second-half display saw the Super Falcons flip the script in dramatic fashion, scoring twice to silence the home fans and reclaim the continental crown.
With this victory, Nigeria completes the 10th WAFCON title
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