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WAEC releases statement on fire incident at its Headquarters

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Aug 06, 2020

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked the rumours on the social media that its headquarters was gutted by fire in Abuja

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A statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Demianus Ojijeogu noted that neither the Council's headquarters (in Lagos) nor any of its offices across Nigeria experienced any fire incident.

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The statement reads: "The attention of the West African Examinations Council has been drawn to rumours being peddled by some online media that there was a fire outbreak at WAEC Headquarters, Abuja.

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"We hereby categorically state that there was no fire incident at WAEC Headquarters or any WAEC office in Nigeria, for that matter.

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"The publication is false and it is the handi-work of mischief-makers who are out to misinform, mislead and confuse the candidates and members of the general public.

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"We wish to reassure all candidates, other stakeholders and members of the general public that all our security materials are safe and intact.ÔÇØ

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