Wednesday, 11th November, 2026
The Chairman of Power Club of Lagos, Nigeria, *Power, Elder Prince Soji Fagbemi**, today led members of the Executive Council and other members of the Club on a courtesy visit to the newly appointed General
Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), **Builder Mrs. Florence Gbaye**.The visit was particularly significant for two reasons. First, Builder Mrs. Florence Gbaye is a cousin of the Club's Chairman, Prince Soji Fagbemi, making the occasion a special family and institutional engagement. Secondly, her late husband, **Mr. Abayomi Olusola Gbaye**, was one of the founding members of Power Club. As the Club prepares to celebrate its **20th Anniversary in 2027**, it is worthy of note that, even after her husband's transition to eternal glory, Builder Mrs. Gbaye has remained a committed and valued member of the Power Club family, preserving the enduring relationship established through his membership.
During his remarks, the Chairman, who is also the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Strategy, Sona Group of Industries, returned all glory to Almighty God for His faithfulness and the uncommon grace upon the life of Builder Mrs. Florence Gbaye. He also commended the LASBCA management team and directors for their teamwork, institutional support and unity of purpose in advancing the Agency's mandate.
In explaining the Agency's responsibilities, the General Manager highlighted LASBCA's commitment to ensuring the safety, structural integrity and regulatory compliance of buildings across Lagos State. She emphasised that the Agency's mandate is fundamentally about safeguarding lives and protecting properties through effective building control, monitoring, inspection and enforcement of relevant building regulations.
She also drew attention to the importance of the newly mandatory insurance requirements for properties, as part of efforts to strengthen property protection, promote accountability and provide an additional layer of security for property owners and other stakeholders.
The Chairman underscored the importance of communicating this critical mandate to every resident of Lagos State, noting that building safety is a collective responsibility that requires public awareness, cooperation and compliance. He consequently pledged the support of Power Club in promoting LASBCA's vision and mission, announcing that the Club would serve as an ambassadorial partner in propagating the Agency's public safety message and encouraging residents to embrace building safety standards and property protection measures.
Power Prince Soji Fagbemi further charged the General Manager to remain professional, firm, courageous and steadfast in the discharge of her responsibilities, stressing that, above all, her decisions and actions must always be guided by **the fear of God**. He prayed for divine wisdom, knowledge, understanding, zeal, zest and renewed strength to successfully navigate the demands of her new office and record remarkable achievements.
In a remarkable demonstration of the Club's commitment to institutional collaboration and expanding its network of goodwill, the Chairman, exercising the authority vested in his office, announced the immediate admission of the LASBCA Executive Management Team as **Associate Members of Power Club of Lagos**.
Earlier, the Club's Spokesperson, *Power Comrade Alhaji Deji Sulaiman**, had explained the purpose of the visit and introduced the Club's philosophy, identity and activities. He described Power Club as a non-profit, humanitarian-oriented organisation that accommodates people across tribes, races and religious affiliations, united by a common commitment to friendship, unity and service to humanity.
In her response, Builder Mrs. Florence Gbaye warmly appreciated the Chairman and members of Power Club for the thoughtful courtesy visit, solidarity and continued show of affection. Before delivering her response, she requested that the gathering observe a minute's silence in honour of her late husband, **Mr. Abayomi Olusola Gbaye**, a founding member of the Club, whose contributions, friendship and association remain an enduring part of its cherished history.
The visit was more than a formal engagement. It was a celebration of family bonds, enduring friendship, institutional solidarity and a shared commitment to service and societal development.
As Power Club of Lagos approaches its 20th Anniversary in 2027, the Club remains resolute in building strategic partnerships, supporting worthy causes and contributing meaningfully to the safety, wellbeing and development of society.
**POWER CLUB OF LAGOS, NIGERIA**
Power Belongs to God!
*Friendship. Unity. Service. Commitment to Humanity.*
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