A section of the building housing the Planning Research and Statistics as well as General Service Department at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Headquarters in Abuja was gutted by fire on Friday.
This was confirmed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Eddy Megwa on Friday.
The statement said the fire happened on the third floor of the six story building of the Scheme.
It said no life was lost in the sudden fire outbreak and all documents safely secured as the Federal and FCT Fire Service Departments stepped in to curtail the fire incident.
The statement reads: “The sudden fire outbreak at the Directorate Headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps was promptly curtailed by the FCT and Federal Fire Service Departments.
“The fire incident which started about 7:30 am on Friday 4th November, 2022 was limited to the 3rd floor of the six-storey building edifice which is occupied by Planning Research and Statistics as well as the General Service Department affected only a particular room with electronic gadgets.
“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 fire incident.
“Management also appreciates all security agencies for the invaluable roles they played during the unfortunate incident.”
