Fire Incident in National Assembly Averted Major Disaster

A fire erupted in the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday, disrupting activities in the Senate wing. The incident, believed to have been triggered by an unattended microwave in the kitchen area of committee room 107, raised safety concerns within the legislative headquarters.

The swift response from emergency services contained the fire, which produced significant smoke, prompting lawmakers, legislative staff, and visitors to evacuate to safer locations. The quick action prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent offices within the sprawling National Assembly complex.

No casualties were reported, and officials confirmed that no sensitive documents or valuable equipment were damaged. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Senator Salihu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, remained on the scene throughout the emergency response to help manage the situation until it was brought under control.