Tunji-Ojo Announces New Fire and Rescue Service Law
At the 2026 National Fire Safety Week in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo, stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon introduce a new Federal Fire and Rescue Service Act. He emphasized that the current Fire Service Act from 1963 is outdated and ineffective for contemporary needs.
The Minister highlighted the importance of transforming the fire service into a comprehensive rescue service, which includes fire suppression, public education, and community involvement through volunteer fire marshals. He noted that the average rescue time for fire incidents has improved from 32-35 minutes to 15 minutes and 22 seconds as of August 2026, with 136 fire incidents recorded and 119 lives saved.
Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership of the Federal Fire Service under Controller General Samuel Olumode Adeyemi and stressed the necessity of integrating rescue techniques into educational curricula to foster a culture of safety and preparedness in Nigeria.
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