Fire guts Accountant-General's Office in Abuja

Fire guts Accountant-General’s Office in Abuja

Nigeria”s Treasury House which houses the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja, on Wednesday morning went up in flames.

The reason behind the fire outbreak is yet to be known but BusinessDay was told that it began on the third floor, and possibly could have affected most important offices, including that of the Accountant General.

Firefighters who apparently appeared helpless complained that their equipment could not reach the top floors where the fire was particularly raging.

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The outbreak comes at a time Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, has been completely locked down to enable government contain the coronavirus disease.

Onyinye Nwachukwu

Onyinye Nwachukwu is the Abuja Bureau Chief of BusinessDay, overseeing coverage across Abuja and Northern Nigeria. With more than two decades of experience in economic and financial journalism, she reports on business, policy, and market trends, linking local developments to the global economy. A fellow of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and recipient of the P. Vishwanathan Memorial Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism, she is known for her insightful storytelling and interviews with senior policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders. Well traveled and globally minded, Onyinye brings depth and international perspective to her reporting.