Niger State Poly Gutted By Fire
Summary
Over N150 million worth of properties were destroyed during a fire incident that hit Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, last week. According to the Rector of the institution, Dr. Umar Egbako, who made the disclosure on Monday, the inferno destroyed the entire administrative block. “The Rector’s office and other administrative offices, located at the third floor of the senate …
Over N150 million worth of properties were destroyed during a fire incident that hit Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, last week.
According to the Rector of the institution, Dr. Umar Egbako, who made the disclosure on Monday, the inferno destroyed the entire administrative block.
“The Rector’s office and other administrative offices, located at the third floor of the senate building, were completely gutted down.
“Several computers, gadgets, furniture and office files were destroyed; but we have mobilised every possible effort and ensured that the incident did not affect academic activities,” he said.
Egbako said that Gov. Abubakar Bello had already released funds for the rehabilitation of the damaged structures.
“We cried out to the governor and he promptly released funds for the rehabilitation of affected structures. Such quick response is very wonderful,” he said. (NAN)
