Project Brief
The Iga Idunganran PHC alone takes care of the healthcare needs of 1% of the estimated 4.5 million people who only trade and commute to and from the Lagos Island local government area per year. This amounts to an average of 45,000 non-community residents per year and an average of 123 persons per day. The restoration and upgrade of the Iga Idungaran PHC project officially commenced in March 2022.
The project included the rehabilitation of the PHC facility, installation and upgrade of all MEP systems, expansion and inclusion of additional offices/clinics and introduction of new services which include an ENT Clinic, Eye Clinic, Dental Clinic and a proposed Radiography Clinic.
Consultants
- Celmeng & Associates Limited
Contractors
- Lad-Chrislord Limited
Historical Background
The Igbosere High Court was the oldest and most recognized judicial building in Nigeria. First built in the early 1860s over the years have gone through some facelifts and renovations to what it was before it was razed.
It is probably one of the most discernable colonial-building legacies of the Nigerian judiciary.
The Fund’s major considerations for a new Igbosere High Court are to build a fit-for-the-future to resolve the space constraints of the overstretched old building, provide more offices for new judges in the state which will facilitate early dispensation of cases, provide a friendly environment through sufficient car parking spaces in the new facility.
The Fund according to excellence raised a highly renowned team of a legal advisory committee made up of 1. Mrs Boma Alabi (SAN), 2. Dr Odita Fidelis (SAN), 3. Mr Dapo Otunla and 4. Ms Yemi Adamalekun who worked selflessly pro bono to guide the process of building a better court complex.
The architectural design was presented to all stakeholders which include the high court and magistrate court judges as well as the ministry of justice.
The feedback received was incorporated into the finalized design approved by all stakeholders and the Board of Rebuild Lagos Trust Fund. The project reconstruction is categorized into two phases and the demolition of phase one building which consists of the old colonial complex commenced in February 2022.
Project Brief
The civil works contractor has since mobilised to site, executing the foundation works (raft foundation) of the Phase 1 project, which is about 5 meters away from the area earmarked for the Phase 2 of the project.
It is however necessary to note that the Phase 2 (the development of a multi-storey edifice) is planned to commence in April 2023 with the installation of the foundation piles. This is to mitigate the impact of the installation of the piling activities on the ongoing construction of the colonial building (Phase 1).
Project Objective
The Igbosere High Court project will be executed in two phases;
- The restoration of the colonial building to maintain the exterior with major interior redesign and reconstruction in the most efficient way.
- The development of a multi-story edifice that would accommodate features and facilities befitting a modern court complex. High Court, Igbosere is not only a source of heritage pride for Lagos. It is the oldest and most notable colonial-era judicial building in Nigeria.
The goals for this project include
The Expansion of the number of court facilities within the Complex from 22 to 38 Courts in response to the deficiency in the number of courtrooms in the State.
Ensuring the historical significance of the colonial building is preserved by rebuilding the shell and courtrooms therein maintaining its external façade while upgrading the internal facilities to meet the present-day demands for services and infrastructure.
Addressing the perennial car parking challenges within the facility by expanding the carpark facilities using multilevel parking in the Babalakin Building.
Expanding some of the existing support facilities to meet the demands of the increased number of courtrooms, with facilities such as a 700-seater auditorium.
Creation of additional office spaces to accommodate the judges adequately and other upgrades that directly address the old colonial building’s challenges.
Consultants
- Architects – Onestream & Partners LimitedStructural Engineers – Ove Arup & Partners Nigeria LimitedServices Engineers – CA Consultants LimitedQuantity Surveyors – HOS Consult LimitedSavant Integrated Concepts Limited is engaged as the Project Managers
Contractors
- Formworks Limited – Civil Works ContractorMar & Mor Integrated Services Limited – MEP Installation Works ContractorShokas Universal Tech. Limited – Demolition Works
Historical Background
This hall was first built in 1900 as a colonial local government administrative building and through various interventions by the Lagos state government was upgraded into an iconic town hall in the centre of Lagos Island. The facility at one time served as the headquarters of Lagos Island local government and also houses various businesses, offices, a German cultural centre and a town hall. The hall is a historical, political, and cultural landmark for metropolitan Lagos.
The Fund in December 2021 invited a team of experts from the Nigerian Institute of Engineers to evaluate the structural integrity of the devastated facility. The evaluation is expected to commence in February 2022 and concluded in March 2022. The result will determine the extent of rehabilitation that the building will require. The Fund constituted the Lagos city hall advisory committee comprising
1. Ms Aduke Gomez,
2. Arc Bayo Odunlami,
3. Ms Ayo Joseph,
4. Mrs Yetunde Aina,
5. Mr Lawon Adams and
6. Ms Dan-Princewill
drawn as representatives of the old Brazilian quarters in the neighbourhood, scholars, development experts, and youth representatives who are to assist the Fund through a visioning session to interface with stakeholders at the grassroot level to ascertain the desires of the community and ensure that their expectations both socially and economically are captured in the upgraded facility. This is to encourage sustainability of the project. The members of the committee rendered their service pro bono.
Project Brief
The Lagos City Hall, built in 1900 was a colonial-era local government administrative building and through various interventions by the Lagos State Government was upgraded into an iconic town hall in the center of Lagos Island.
RLTF has constituted an advisory committee made-up of representatives of the old Brazilian quarters in the neighbourhood, scholars, development experts and youth representatives that are working together to provide guidance to the Fund towards building one of the best standard city halls in Lagos.
A visioning session workshop was organised by RLTF and the Advisory committee which involved a wide range of Lagos Island community residents who gave relevant ideas on what the restored City Hall should be used for and how it will give a sense of belonging to the wider community. The schematic designs have been completed and approved. The design team are currently preparing the detail designs.
Project Objective
Rebuild Lagos Trust Fund also aims to;
Restore and safeguard the historical value and cultural significance of the Lagos City Hall.
Create communal spaces for the Lagos Islanders that will engage the populace in varying activities while giving them a sense of ownership of the City Hall
Identify the deficit amidst the citizenry and the government, and bridging the gap within the Lagos Island community.
The overarching goal is to ensure that the new City Hall withstands meteorological, environmental, human, and social disruptions. It also resolves the community engagement gaps by introducing various human capacity development initiatives such as ICT hubs, children’s libraries, Job Hubs and communal spaces, which are signature features of an ideal ‘Town Hall’.
The goals for this project include
The Expansion of the number of court facilities within the Complex from 22 to 38 Courts in response to the deficiency in the number of courtrooms in the State.
Ensuring the historical significance of the colonial building is preserved by rebuilding the shell and courtrooms therein maintaining its external façade while upgrading the internal facilities to meet the present-day demands for services and infrastructure.
Addressing the perennial car parking challenges within the facility by expanding the carpark facilities using multilevel parking in the Babalakin Building.
Expanding some of the existing support facilities to meet the demands of the increased number of courtrooms, with facilities such as a 700-seater auditorium.
Creation of additional office spaces to accommodate the judges adequately and other upgrades that directly address the old colonial building’s challenges.
Consultants
- BEC Consultants Nigeria Limited
Historical Background
The Lagos Forensic Centre, Odunlami Street: The Centre was built in 2017 and was the first DNA forensic laboratory as part of the criminal justice sector reforms.
The lab was designed to solve crime through technology and for general DNA profiling in Lagos state. The Centre is the first standard high-powered DNA Forensic Centre in sub-Saharan Africa.
It was equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and served many stakeholders including foreign embassies, the police, judiciary, NGOs, and other civil societies, to carry out sophisticated forensic tests for medical purposes, evaluations to obtain justice in courts, and to serve other
interests.
Specialized equipment in the centre was completely vandalized and will require new efforts to replace them at an estimated cost of over $7m. The Fund is liaising with the facility managers and the Ministry of Justice to fashion out rehabilitation and funding strategy bearing in mind the scale of customized equipment required for the Centre.
Project Brief
The High Court of Lagos State, Igbosere is one of the public buildings affected by the October 2020 civil unrest under the purview of The Fund.
Project Objective
The Fund has been saddled with the mandate of restoring the multi-story DNA and Forensics Centre and it will be approached in three (3) phases, in the order of priority agreed with the LSD&FC.
The goals for this project include
Improve crime control and support law enforcement agencies with accurate data for investigations
Paternity
Data bank for international and local agencies such as Immigrations, Hospitals, etc
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