By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has said the minor fire incidence which occurred on Saturday at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has been brought under control.
The NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement, said the incident, which was contained in less than two hours was caused by a spark while a 33,000 litre truck was discharging naphtha into a tank at the PHRC.
“The management of the refinery led by the Managing Director, who was at the scene supervising the operation, immediately mobilized the safety structure at the PHRC and with support from the Federal Fire service, successfully brought the fire under control”.
“The management of the PHRC wishes to reassure Nigerians resident in the neighbourhood of the facility that they have no cause to worry about the incident; and to also affirm that the safety of life and of property is at the top of its priority list”, Mr. Muhammad said.
The NNPC spokesman, however, noted that incident affected only the discharging truck and the pump bay and that no other property was damaged.
He further said the management and staff of the PHRC extended its profound appreciations to all those that contributed in bringing a speedy end to the incidence; while wishing all Nigerians a very happy and fulfilling New Year 2022.
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