Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- A section of the International Conference Centre (ICC) under construction in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, caved in on Saturday, sparking public concern over safety and construction standards on one of the state's flagship tourism projects.

The structure is a part of the wider Ibom Tropicana development, where construction work has intensified in recent months following the re-award of the contract by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom.

No life was lost in the incident.

When contacted on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Finance, Emem Bob, who also supervises the Ministry of Special Duties overseeing the project, said he would brief our reporter after consulting the project manager.

He, however, did not respond to follow-up calls t...