Nigerian Breweries confirms no casualties after Aba fire incident

Nigerian Breweries Plc says no casualties were recorded following a fire incident at an external warehouse facility in Aba, Abia.

The company disclosed this in a corporate filing signed by its Company Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, and released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Friday.

It said the incident occurred on Thursday at a leased warehouse located opposite its Aba brewery, noting that the facility was used for storing empty plastic crates.

According to the company, the fire was promptly contained through the coordinated efforts of its emergency response team, with support from relevant government agencies.

It also acknowledged the assistance of partners, including Oris Group and members of the host community, in managing the situation.

Nigerian Breweries said the immediate impact of the incident was largely limited to the empty crates stored in the facility.

It added that a detailed assessment and investigation into the cause of the fire were ongoing.

The company, however, assured that operations at its Aba brewery, including production, logistics and sales, remained stable and were not affected by the incident.

“No injuries or fatalities were recorded.

“Operations at Aba Brewery, including production, logistics and sales, remain stable and unaffected.

“Nigerian Breweries Plc remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across its facilities,” it said.