FIRE GUTS NSIPA WAREHOUSE IN ABUJA - Hotjist

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Tools valued at billions of Naira were destroyed in a fire at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) storage in the Idu neighbourhood of Abuja.

Under the NSIPA, the resources were intended for N-Power beneficiaries’ training.

A five-member committee has been established to look into the fire in response to the occurrence, per Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

The minister gave assurances during a warehouse inspection that steps will be taken to stop similar incidents in the future.

Dr. Sununu, in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Rhoda Ishaku, stated that the committee has two weeks to submit its report.

“The Committee will estimate the cost of the items gutted by the fire. With what has happened, we will put measures in place to ensure that all other items in our warehouses are well protected. We will also commence as soon as possible the training of beneficiaries so that what has been procured so far can be put to use.”

The minister commended the Federal Fire Service, FCT Fire Service, and Julius Berger for their assistance to ensure that the fire was brought down.

He also commended the Nigeria Police, Life Camp for providing security and ensuring that what was left in the warehouse was not vandalized.