The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja, assuring them there is no immediate danger.
Alake directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide him with hourly updates on the situation and alert other relevant government agencies if necessary.
The Minister, who is currently in Washington, D.C., United States, for meetings with American investors in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, said the government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of lives and property.
He urged residents not to panic but to continue with their normal daily activities, assuring them that all necessary measures have been put in place to track any further developments.
According to Alake, preliminary reports from the NGSA indicate that the earth tremor recorded on Tuesday, August 4, was a minor seismic event that poses no threat to lives or property.
He said the agency reported that the tremor originated about one kilometre below the ground and was classified as a light earth tremor.
The Minister assured residents that the NGSA would continue to monitor seismic activities in the Federal Capital Territory and keep the government informed of any changes.
