Gombe orders probe after section of Assembly complex canopy collapses, killing one

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has ordered a comprehensive integrity test and technical investigation into the partial collapse of the ongoing Gombe State House of Assembly Complex, assuring residents that the incident will be thoroughly investigated to determine its immediate and remote causes. Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, gave […] The post Assembly complex collapse: Gombe orders integrity test, visits victims appeared first on Vanguard News.

One person has died, and seven others sustained injuries following the collapse of a section of the new Gombe state house of assembly complex. The Gombe state government said the incident occurred on Friday when a section of the cantilevered entrance canopy being constructed gave way at the project site. The new Gombe state house […] The post One Dead, Seven Injured As Section Of Gombe Assembly Complex Collapses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

One person has died, and seven others sustained injuries following the collapse of a section of the new Gombe state house of assembly complex.   The Gombe state government said the incident occurred on Friday when a section of the cantilevered entrance canopy being constructed gave way at the project site.   The new Gombe state house of assembly complex is one of the major public infrastructure projects being executed by the administration of Inuwa Yahaya.   The state government said it has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and prevent a recurrence.   In a statement signed by Danladi Adamu, permanent secretary of the ministry of works, housing and transportation, the government said eight workers were involved in the incident.   The statement said seven injured workers were immediately evacuated for medical attention, while one person died.   The government added that five of the injured are receiving treatment at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, while two others are being treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Gombe.     The statement said Yahaya had been briefed on the incident and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.   The governor also directed that all injured workers receive comprehensive medical treatment at the government’s expense.   He ordered the ministry of works, housing and transportation, alongside relevant emergency, regulatory and technical agencies, to immediately commence established safety and accountability procedures.   The government said the contractor and project consultant have been directed to submit a formal incident report within 24 hours.     It added that the report would be followed by a preliminary investigation report and a comprehensive technical report containing findings and recommendations.   ‘FACTS WILL GUIDE GOVERNMENT’S ACTIONS’ The government said decisions on the incident would be guided by the outcome of the investigation.   “As the investigation is underway, the Government will allow the established facts to guide all necessary decisions and actions,” the statement reads.   “Appropriate measures will be taken in line with the outcome of the investigation and applicable standards.”   The state government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality and engineering standards in the execution of public infrastructure projects.

The collapse of a section of the New Gombe State House of Assembly Complex under construction has left one worker dead and seven others sustaining varying degrees of injuries. The post Gombe Assembly Collapse: One dead, seven injured as Yahaya orders investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Gombe State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the collapse of a section of the entrance canopy at the ongoing construction site of the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex. The incident, which occurred on Friday, claimed one life and left seven construction workers injured. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary […] Assembly complex collapse kills one, injures seven in Gombe 

Gombe State Government orders an immediate probe into the Gombe Assembly collapse that killed one worker and injured seven others. Investigations are under Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-orders-probe-as-assembly-project-collapse-kills-worker/