By Stella Odueme
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has ordered probe into the fire outbreak that occurred on Monday morning, at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Abuja.
A statement signed by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Information and Public Relations, said the outbreak, which was detected in the early hours, affected the 4th Floor of Block C, housing the National Board for Technology Incubation. Upon discovery, and that the building’s emergency protocols were immediately activated.
The statement said a comprehensive assessment is currently underway to ascertain the extent of the damage to the property,
Personnel of the Federal Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant emergency agencies were seen at the scene and were able to successfully put out the fire.
“The Office wishes to confirm that no casualties were recorded as a result of the incident, and all staff members on the affected floor were safely evacuated without injury. The safety and well-being of all civil servants and visitors remain our foremost priority.
“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, while conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the scene, commended the Federal Fire Service and all emergency responders for their promptness and efficiency in containing the situation.
“She assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the immediate cause of the fire to avert future occurrence and also assess the structural integrity of the building, Following the containment of the fire, necessary precautionary measures have been implemented to secure the affected area. A comprehensive assessment is currently underway to ascertain the extent of the damage to the property.”
