NPA says no serious damage from fire outbreak at its Lagos headquarters

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) explained on Wednesday that there was no serious damage as fire gutted a wing of its headquarters in Lagos.

General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Olaseni Alakija,  made the clarification in a statement.

He said an investigation has been launched into the incident, although preliminary examination showed that the fire may have been triggered by an electrical surge, which affected three offices on the 6th floor of the Broad Street wing of NPA headquarters.

“Operatives of the NPA Fire Service Department immediately mobilised to the scene and promptly contained the fire.

“In line with safety protocols, the affected floor has since been cordoned off and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.

“The fire affected one office where two desktops, tables, chairs and other furniture were lost. Two other adjoining offices were affected by smoke and soot,” he said.

Alakija said the management appreciated the prompt response and professionalism of the firemen and personnel of the NPA security department.

He assured that no sensitive documents were lost and normalcy has been restored, while operations continue without any disruption.