FMBN Operations Unaffected by Abuja Fire Outbreak

On August 1, 2026, a fire outbreak occurred on the second floor of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria's (FMBN) head office in Abuja. Joe Abuku, Group Head of Corporate Communications, issued a statement on August 3, 2026, assuring stakeholders and customers that the bank's operations remain unaffected.

He emphasized that appropriate business continuity and mitigation measures are in place to ensure minimal disruption to service delivery, and the office continues to operate normally. The fire was successfully contained, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building.

Although there was some damage to office furniture, equipment, and appliances, Abuku noted that official documents affected by the fire are securely backed up electronically using cloud storage. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, and Abuku commended the Fire Service, Police, staff members, and stakeholders for their prompt response to the incident.