An Investigation into Factors Responsible for School Building Collapse in Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the factors responsible for school building collapse in Nigeria. Data from secondary data (print and online publications) were used to support the point raised in the paper. Content analysis was used to select the works of literature. Results showed that factors responsible for school building collapse in Nigeria include: unauthorised conversion and modification of building use, unprofessionalism, architectural mistakes, occurrence of nature, quality control, preliminary works that are not up to standard, corruption, faulty foundation and inadequate building inspectors. Based on the findings, the paper recommends that the Federal and state governments should ensure the enforcement of building regulations, especially in school buildings across the country. The Federal and state governments should formulate stringent penalties and impose them on those who violate construction standards, while transparent processes should govern the approval of building plans. The Federal and state governments should enhance the enforcement of building regulations, especially in school buildings across the country.