By Chioma Umeha
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, weekend,
witnessed a fire outbreak in the condensed factory at its premises in Ogba
Industrial Estate, Ikeja, Lagos State, but was immediately brought under
control.
According to Ore Famurewa, Corporate Affairs
Director: “The fire was promptly put under control by the Lagos State Fire
Service, supported by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Safety Team and corporate
neighbours.”’
The fire was, however, promptly put under control
by the Lagos State Fire Service supported by FrieslandCampina WAMCO safety team
and corporate neighbours.
No casualties were recorded in the process, as
immediate action was taken to safeguard the lives of employees on duty by
evacuating them.
Only the conveyor area of the condensed factory
was affected through a mass conveyor carrying empty cans to the filling room.
The company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mrs. Ore
Famurewa, in a statement issued yesterday said: “The fire outbreak, which
occurred at around 1:10pm, was contained by 1:55pm. The fire was caused by
electrical malfunction in the conveyor section.
“We commend our employees for showing high
commitment and safety leadership in organizing themselves during the fire. In
all this, FrieslandCampina WAMCO operations were not disrupted by the incident.
As always, we ensure the safety and security of our employees as high priority.”
