Document background
The Sectional Completion Certificate is a crucial document in Nigerian construction projects where phased completion and handover is necessary or beneficial. It enables partial occupation or use of completed sections while work continues in other areas, particularly valuable in large-scale developments, shopping centers, residential complexes, and infrastructure projects. The certificate confirms that specific sections meet contractual requirements and building regulations, triggers the defects liability period for those sections, and often initiates partial release of retention monies. Under Nigerian law, this document must include specific details about the completed works, compliance with regulations, and any outstanding minor works or defects. It serves as a key milestone document in construction contracts and often forms part of the final project documentation.
