A construction worker was successfully rescued on Saturday, 25th November 2023, after a section of a building under construction partially collapsed in Abuja, according to the Federal Captial Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It was gathered that the worker was among those involved in the casting on the floor of the building located close to Taj Bank in the Central Business District area of Abuja, when the cast collapsed on him. According to a statement issued last night, by the Head of Public Affairs, FEMA, Nkechi Isa, the victim had been rescued and taken to the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital, Abuja for medical attention. She added that FEMA was alerted around 4:00 pm after the construction workers failed to rescue their trapped colleague.
“The Search and Rescue team of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that the incident occurred at about 3.30 pm.
“The report stated that FEMA was alerted around 4 pm. after the construction workers unsuccessfully tried to rescue their trapped colleague to no avail.
“The team from FEMA and the FCT Fire service were able to rescue the trapped man with the aid of extrication equipment and the construction company’s excavator.
“In a reaction, the Ag. Director General of FEMA, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo, who was personally at the scene of the incident and rescue efforts, appealed to developers to always adhere to the building codes.
“The Ag DG also urged construction companies and developers to shun the use of substandard materials or cut corners during construction. They should prioritize the safety of their workers during construction and that of the ultimate consumers who are the future occupants of the building.”