Federal Fire Service Saves N1.3bn in Nasarawa Fires

The Federal Fire Service reported saving properties valued at N1.3 billion from fire incidents across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State between January and October 2026. Eno Nwachukwu, the Nasarawa State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, made this announcement during the 2026 National Fire Week Awareness Campaign in Lafia.

She noted that properties worth N2.1 billion were exposed to fire hazards, while approximately N800 million was lost due to fire incidents. The service received around 97 emergency calls during this period.

Nwachukwu urged residents, business owners, and market associations to prioritize fire safety and report emergencies promptly. She emphasized the need for a shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention strategies, advocating for a fire-resilient nation.

Abigail Waya, the Nasarawa State Head of Civil Service, represented by Belinda Oyigbenu Atinuke, called for collaboration between the Federal Fire Service and the state fire service to enhance disaster prevention and response.