Former Commonwealth boxing champion-turned cleric Peter Oboh has expressed his condolences and grief over the building collapse incident in Ikoyi, Lagos.
He also warned against builders cutting corners, compromising standards, thus, endangering other people’s lives.
“I use this opportunity to send my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Ikoyi collapsed building,” he told reporters in Lagos on Monday.
“That took the lives of many plus the developer a few days ago in Lagos State. However, I think this should be a warning to many Nigerians, both rich and poor, to avoid looking for a shortcut to success.
“In trying to make and save money, such poor professional conducts end up fulfilling the old British adage — penny wise and pounds foolish.”
Mr Oboh continued by saying it was foolish to lose lives “in a totally avoidable circumstance”.
“This issue is so sad. And more than that, it is a case of penny wise pounds foolish because many died over this mistake.”
The pastor later mentioned King Solomon and recounted how he built the Temple of God.
“Remember faith without the right substance is dead. There are God-ordained formula which we must obey when it comes to building and construction.
“King Solomon followed it, too.”
