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The World Bank Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project office in Yobe State suffered a devastating fire, resulting in the complete destruction of all office documents.
The inferno, suspected to be caused by an electrical spark, began around 1.30 pm on Sunday, despite efforts by firefighters who were overwhelmed by the rapidly spreading flames.
The Executive Director of Yobe State Fire Services, Alhaji Adamu Jauro Umaru, stated that the fire had already engulfed the entire building by the time his team arrived.
The exact cause is yet to be determined pending investigation.
Concerns have been raised about the building's compliance with fire safety protocols. Alhaji Adamu Jauro Umaru mentioned that a lack of hydrants in the water dam hampered firefighting efforts.
IMPACTONLINENIGERIA leant that external support from the University Fire Service and the Teaching Hospital was required to bring the situation under control.
A security personnel on duty reported discovering the fire during a routine stroll behind the building. Thick smoke was observed, and by the time he investigated, offices between C1, C2, and Communication were already in flames.
The timing of the incident is noteworthy, occurring less than a month after a World Bank team visited Yobe State on November 1st to assess the projects undertaken by the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project.
The impact of this unfortunate incident on the recovery efforts in Yobe, particularly concerning the Boko Haram crisis, remains a matter of concern. The destruction of crucial documents and potential disruption to project-related activities could adversely affect the ongoing recovery initiatives in the state.
The loss of valuable information and the setback in project management caused by the fire may pose challenges to the effective implementation and monitoring of programs aimed at addressing the aftermath of the Boko Haram crisis in Yobe State.
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