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Mobil temporarily closes Ikeja Station over fire Incidents
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The management of 11 Plc, formerly known as Mobil Oil Nigeria, has announced the temporary closure of its service station on Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos State, following a fire incident that occurred on Thursday morning.
The fire broke out at the Mobil Service Station at around 11 a.m., prompting a swift response from the company’s emergency team.
In a statement released to the press on Thursday, 11 Plc confirmed that the fire was successfully extinguished through collaboration with the Lagos State Fire Service, the Nigerian Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The management emphasised its commitment to public safety, stating that the station will remain closed until further notice.
The company also expressed its full cooperation with relevant authorities to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire.
It further noted that they are assessing the extent of the damage and implementing necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“We regret to inform the general public that a fire incident occurred today at 11 a.m. at our Mobil Service Station on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja,
Our immediate response team, inc ollaboration with the Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA, FRSC, the Nigerian Police Force, and NSCDC, effectively extinguished the fire.
“In the interest of public safety, we have temporarily closed the station until further notice. Our company is cooperating fully with the relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire,” the statement noted.
As the investigation unfolds, 11 Plc reassures the public of its commitment to safety and the well-being of its customers and the community.
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See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
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