Fire outbreak at Geometric Power premises contained — Mgmt
By Jeffrey Agbo
The management of Geometric Power has said that there was a fire outbreak in its premises in Aba, Abia State in the early hours of Monday.
Though the cause of the fire could not be immediately confirmed, the management said in a statement made available to TheNiche that the fire was contained before the arrival of firemen.
“There was a fire outbreak early this morning in a temporary building in the premises of Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated power company, located in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, Abia State,” the statement said.
“The building was used by a defunct South African electricity firm known as Group 5 during the construction of facilities in the integrated power company and has been of little use in over 12 years.
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“Though the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, it was contained by the Geometric Power staff before the arrival of the Abia State Fire Service which responded promptly to the emergency call.
“Geometric Power management commends its staff members for their vigilance and gallant efforts in containing the fire and the Abia State Fire Service for its swift response and professionalism.”
The management also appreciated members of the public for their concern and support, assuring the public of their commitment to working assiduously for constant, quality and affordable electricity in the Aba Power Ring-fenced Area and elsewhere for the rapid socioeconomic progress of the nation.
