GOVERNOR DIKKO SETS UP COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE FIRE INCIDENT IN A PART OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
His Excellency, the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON has set up a Committee to immediately investigate the fire outbreak in a part of the Governor’s office, (Muhammadu Buhari House).The inferno which occurred today has damaged the Mini Chamber attached to the Governor’s office.The firefighters from both Federal and State were able to control the fire before it escalates to other parts of the office. The source of the fire was yet to be ascertained. However, the Committee is tasked with the following terms of reference:1. Find out the cause of the fire outbreak 2. Extent of the damage caused by the inferno 3. Identify lapses (if) any that led to the incident 4. Recommend ways to avert future occurrence 5. Give any other recommendation that is essential in the circumstances. The Committee was given the mandate to co-opt any person( s) that could help in discharging its assignment and to submit within a report week.The Committee is composed of the following members:1. The Head of Civil Service of the State2. The Honorable Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport3. The Honorable Commissioner for Budget and Planning4. The Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice5. The Honorable Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs6. The Honorable Commissioner for Information and Culture7. The Permanent Secretary I, Government House8. The State Commander, Federal Fire Service9. The Governor’s Office will provide the secretary of the Committee.The Governor has expressed confidence in the Committee’s ability to thoroughly investigate the incident and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.The press statement was issued by Abdullahi Aliyu Yar”adua Director press Office of the Secretary to Katsina state Government
