LSMTL TO SANCTION FAKE MATERIALS TESTING AGENTS
… To Commence Electronically Generated Geographic Information Systems
The General Manager of the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL), Engr. Olayinka Abdul has disclosed that stiffer measures will be meted out to agents in the rebranding process of testing building materials in Lagos State
Speaking recently at a meeting with some Consultants on Malpractices identified in conducting extant rules against the Agency, Engr. Olayinka stated that the LSMTL will not back down on ensuring compliance with guidelines for buildings’ safety in Lagos State.
She said, “An overhaul of the processes of engagements and service delivery exerted in conducting Materials tests across Lagos State is underway. These new orders of operations will adequately curb every form of mismanagement encountered so far and make sure there is transparency and absolute customer satisfaction”.
Furthermore, Engr. Abdul informed that for seamless service devoid of sharp practices, all Consultants affiliated to LSMTL, in serving notices for Materials tests on projects, will be listed on the Official Website for feasibility and credibility in restoring confidence of Professionalism to Prospective Clientele.
She averred that the upcoming overhauling process by the Agency will include the use of an Electronic Geographic Information System to sort operational modes of testing building materials to curb discrepancies orchestrated by saboteurs, as Consultants will henceforth work through designated codes/zones to fill the Agency’s operational space.
Engr. Abdul reiterated that in fulfilling the mandate of the Lagos State Government’s T. H. E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, stakeholders in the riverine communities of Lagos State should be wary of using soil materials in such geographical areas, for they have salt constituents that erode and weaken the steel capacity used in construction processes.