Wealthy Nigerians Urged to Invest in Fire Stations

At a One-Day National Stakeholders’ Summit on Fire Safety in Abuja, Olumode, the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), called on wealthy Nigerians to invest in fire stations to enhance emergency response capabilities. He stressed that the government alone cannot provide the necessary infrastructure to effectively manage fire emergencies across Nigeria.

Olumode cited successful examples of community and individual investments in fire stations, including the Offa Descendant Association Fire Station and others in Oyo Town, Idanre, Bonny Island, and Kugbo. He argued that these initiatives should be viewed as investments in community safety rather than mere philanthropy.

Additionally, he announced upgrades to the National Fire Academy, aiming to make it the best firefighter training academy in Africa. The summit also included the induction of 37 Public Relations Officers from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), marking a historic effort to improve public communication during emergencies.