FFS CG urges wealthy Nigerians to invest in fire stations
Adeyemi Olumode, Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), has called on wealthy Nigerians, philanthropists, business leaders and corporate organisations to invest in the establishment of fire stations across the country, saying firefighting and emergency response should be regarded as a collective responsibility. He made the call in Abuja at a One-Day National Stakeholders’ Summit […]
The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Adeyemi Olumode, has urged wealthy Nigerians and philanthropic organizations to invest in the construction of fire stations across the country. He emphasized that firefighting and emergency response should be seen as a shared responsibility. Speaking at a One-Day National Stakeholders’ Summit on Fire Safety in Abuja, Olumode highlighted the need for more strategically placed fire stations to bring emergency response closer to communities, decrease response time, and minimize loss of life and property during fires.
He pointed out that while the government can provide necessary infrastructure, private-sector and community investments are crucial to bolstering Nigeria's fire safety architecture. Examples of successful private and community-driven fire stations include the Offa Descendant Association Fire Station, Oyo Town Fire Station, Idanre Fire Station, Bonny Island Fire Station, and Kugbo Fire Station.
Olumode stressed that these initiatives should be viewed as investments in safeguarding lives, businesses, communities, and property. He also mentioned that the National Fire Academy is being upgraded and aims to become the top firefighter training institute in Africa upon reopening. The summit included the induction of 37 Public Relations Officers into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), a historic step aimed at enhancing the FFS's public communication during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of timely and accurate information in saving lives.
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