Geometric Power, operators of Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution firm, has commended its staff for their quick response that led to successful containment of a fire that broke out in the company’s site in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, Abia State on Monday morning.
According to a statement by the company’s management, the staff acted swiftly and were able to put out the fire before the arrival of the Abia State Fire Service, which it said “responded promptly to the emergency call.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelWhile stating that cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, the an integrated power company explained that the building affected by the incident 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.
Part of the statement reads: “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.”
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The management also expressed gratitude to members of the public for their concern and support.
The statement further stated that Geometric Power “assures the public of their commitment to work assiduously for constant, quality and affordable electricity in the Aba Power Ring-fenced Area and elsewhere for the rapid socioeconomic progress of the Nigerian nation.”
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