The minister of state, for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has said a committee is working to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the fire incident at the warehouse belonging to the National Social Investment Programme Agency at Idu, Abuja and report back in two weeks.
Expressing sadness over the fire incident, according to a statement by the ministry’s director, information and public relations, Iliya, Rhoda Ishaku, the minister described the incident as unfortunate, saying measures would be put in place to prevent future occurrence.
He spoke during an inspection of the fire at the warehouse which damaged tools worth billions of naira meant for N-Power training under the National Social Investment Programme Agency
The minister stated that the committee would estimate the cost of the items gutted by the fire, adding, “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.”
He commended the Federal Fire Service, FCT Fire Service and Julius Berger for their assistance to ensure that the fire was brought under control, if not adjacent warehouses would have been affected.
He equally appreciated the police in Life Camp for providing security to ensure that what was left in the warehouse was not vandalised.
Members of staff that accompanied the minister of state included the National Coordinator/CEO NSIPA, Associate Prof. Badamasi Lawal, Director, General Services of the Ministry, Mr. Yakubu A. John, Mr. Nsikak Okon, NSIPA, Deputy Director (Admin), Assistant Head, Procurement, Chief Stock Verifier, Chief among others.
