Abuja: Fire Guts NYSC Headquarters

A fire outbreak was reported at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters on Friday in Abuja.

The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director, Press Relations of the scheme, Eddy Megwa, 

According to Megwa, the fire outbreak which occurred in the early hours of Friday claimed no life.

He noted that the fire which started at about 7:30 am was limited to the third floor of the six-storey building which is occupied by the Planning, Research and Statistics, and the General Service Department.

The spokesman also said the fire which affected only a room with electronic gadgets.was immediately put out by the Federal Capital Territory and Federal Fire Service Departments,

“Fortunately enough, no life was lost and all vital documents were promptly evacuated and safeguarded.

“The management of the scheme heartily appreciates the Federal and FCT Fire Service Departments for their prompt response which minimised the effect of the incident.

“Management also appreciates all security agencies for the invaluable roles they played during the unfortunate incident,” Megwa said..