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Fire Breaks Out Again At NPA Headquarters

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Some offices were destroyed when fire broke out again at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA)

It was learnt that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire outbreak caused by an electrical surge in the building.

It was learnt that the fire affected three offices on the 6th floor of the building but no life was lost.

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Some staff, who pleaded anonymity, said they were just settling down for the day’s job when the fire began.

The staff said those on the affected floor were asked to stay at a point on the ground floor where head count of those on duty was taken by the safety officers.

Olaseni Alakija the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communication of NPA, who confirmed the incident, said officials of the NPA Fire Service Department were instantly mobilised to the scene and promptly contained the fire.

Alakija also said in line with safety protocols, the affected floor had since been cordoned off and investigations were ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.

“The fire affected one office where 2 desk tops, tables, chairs and other furniture were lost. Two other adjoining offices were affected by smoke and soot.

“The Management of the Authority appreciates the prompt response and professionalism of the Authority’s Fire service  and security departments and wishes to assure all stakeholders and the general public that no sensitive documents were lost and normalcy has been restored and that our operations have not been disrupted in anyway” he said.

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