Abia makes soil tests mandatory for building approvals

Gov. Otti

By Steve Oko

UMUAHIA — In a move to curb building collapse and protect lives and property, the Abia State Government has made soil and geo-technical tests compulsory for all new building approvals in Umuahia, the state capital.

Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced the policy while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.

He said prospective developers must now obtain and present soil and geo-technical test certificates before building permits can be granted.