Management
of Champion Breweries Plc has assured that the weekend fire incident at its
factory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State will not affect normal operations of the
company. The
fire, which affected the warehouse section started around 11am on Saturday but
was brought under control with the quick response of the Akwa Ibom State Fire
Service, Julius Berger Plc and some private water distribution companies
operating in the state.
Although
the extent of damage is yet to be quantified, a statement by the management
said investigation is on to unravel the cause of the incident which fortunately
recorded no casualty.
"Management
regrets the fire incident but assures the public that normal operation is not
affected while leaving no stone unturned to unravel the cause and prevent a
recurrence", said the statement by Acting Managing Director, Engr.
Chandhari Milind.
The
statement further reassured that the company is growing stronger and will soon
overcome its numerous challenges including capital inadequacies with the
planned recapitalisation exercise.
It
also restated the company’s commitment to maintain and sustain the production
of premium quality beer and non-alcoholic beverages that meet international
brewing standards through the deployment of cutting-edge technology and
application of human capital.
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