A fire at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) warehouse in the Idu area of Abuja has destroyed tools worth billions of Naira.
The tools were designated for training N-Power beneficiaries under the NSIPA.
In response to the incident, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, has directed the formation of a 5-man committee to investigate the fire.
During an inspection of the warehouse, the minister assured that measures would be implemented to prevent future occurrences.
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.
