The Lagos State Government has confirmed Bldr. Florence Omolola Gbaye as the substantive General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), charging her to strengthen building regulation and safety standards across the state.
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, presented the appointment letter to Gbaye at his office in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
Her appointment, approved by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, took effect on August 19, 2026, following her successful service as Acting General Manager of the agency.
Gbaye is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB) and a Registered Builder with the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), with over 22 years of professional experience in construction management, project coordination, building regulation and compliance.
During her tenure as Acting General Manager, she demonstrated leadership and professionalism in advancing LASBCA’s mandate of ensuring compliance with building codes and minimum safety standards across Lagos State.
The agency is responsible for promoting the safety, structural integrity and habitability of buildings, as well as ensuring compliance with approved building regulations in the state.
Speaking during the presentation, Agoro expressed confidence in Gbaye’s competence and capacity to effectively discharge the responsibilities of her new office.
The Head of Service urged her to remain dedicated, diligent and selfless in the performance of her duties, stressing the need for purposeful leadership and strict adherence to professional standards.
Agoro said the appointment reflected the confidence reposed in Gbaye by Governor Sanwo-Olu and charged her to justify the trust through effective leadership and improved service delivery.
He also urged the new General Manager to continue to uphold best practices while strengthening regulatory compliance within the building sector.
The government said Gbaye’s professional experience positioned her to contribute to efforts aimed at promoting safe, sustainable and orderly urban development across Lagos State.
The appointment also underscores the importance of effective building control and compliance in ensuring that developments across the state meet required safety and structural standards.
With her confirmation as substantive General Manager, Gbaye is expected to build on the progress recorded during her tenure in an acting capacity and further advance the agency’s regulatory responsibilities.
