- Reports say no human casualties
Following a fire incident at an external warehouse facility in Aba, Abia State, Nigerian Breweries Plc says all staff are safe and no casualties were recorded at the scene
According to the company, the fire occurred on Thursday at a leased warehouse opposite its Aba brewery, adding that the facility was used for storing empty plastic crates.
In a corporate filing signed by its Company Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, and released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Friday, the company said the fire was promptly contained.
The company further disclosed that its emergency response team handled the situation with support from relevant government agencies.
While also acknowledging assistance from Oris Group and members of the host community in bringing the fire under control, Nigerian Breweries Plc said the immediate impact of the incident was limited to empty crates stored in the facility.
Noting that investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, the company however, assured that operations at its Aba brewery, including production, logistics and sales, were not affected.
“No injuries or fatalities were recorded. Operations at Aba Brewery, including production, logistics and sales, remain stable and unaffected”, the statement said, adding: “Nigerian Breweries Plc remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across its facilities.” – With NAN report
