An early morning fire outbreak has been reported at the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Yaba, National Office, Lagos.
A report monitored on a Lagos radio station Bond FM, noted that firefighters from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have arrived the scene of the incident to extinguish the fire as of the time of filing this report.
An eyewitness said a staff of the Council believed to have been trapped in between some floors was observed attempting to jump through the window of the 12-floor magnificent building to escape being suffocated.
The management has however reacted to the situation as follows….
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The Management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), wishes to inform the general public that there was an early morning fire incident at the WAEC National Office, Yaba, Lagos. It was swiftly contained by a combined team of fire fighters.
Thankfully, no life was lost and all important documents and records are intact.
Thank you.
Signed: Moyosola Adesina
Head, Public Affairs Department
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
*For: Head of National Office.*…
