Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has confirmed that the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja experienced minor earth tremor.
Following the seismic developments around Abuja on Tuesday, August 4, at 11am, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide hourly updates to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies.
In a statement by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, residents of the Territory are urged to go about their normal routine without anxiety. Alake assures that proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and property.
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