Minor Fire Outbreak Disrupts NDDC Screening At Senate Hearing Room

A brief fire outbreak on Wednesday disrupted proceedings at the Senate wing of the National Assembly during the screening of Dr. Zainab Marwa for appointment to the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The incident occurred at Senate Hearing Room 107 shortly after the Senate Committee on NDDC concluded the screening exercise for Marwa, who was nominated to represent the North-East geopolitical zone on the commission’s board.
Witnesses said smoke suddenly began to emanate from the kitchen section of the hearing room, causing concern among lawmakers, aides and other participants present at the venue.
The situation was swiftly brought under control through ...