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The West African Examination Council, has revealed that all its important documents and records were not affected by the fire incident that took place at its national office in Yaba, Lagos on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by its Head, Public Affairs Department, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC said;
The fire incident was swiftly contained by a combined team of firefighters.
“Thankfully, no life was lost and all important documents and records are intact.”
Seven trapped workers have been rescued after a fire broke out in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) national office in Yaba, Lagos state.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said on Wednesday, October 26, that the fire incident was caused by a power surge on the third floor of the building.
“Upon arrival at the aforementioned location, a section of the WAEC HQ multi-storey building was found to be on fire,” LASEMA said.
“Further investigations revealed that the fire started on the 3rd floor of the 12-storey building due to a power surge.
“A total of seven female staff of the Corporation were trapped on the 5th and 7th floors and were safely evacuated due to the swift response of the Rescue team on the ground. The fire has also been put off and dampening down concluded.
“The combined efforts of the Agency’s team alongside the Agency’s Paramedics, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, UNILAG FIRE, LASAMBUS, and LASTMA are on the ground to ensure a swift recovery.”
