Federal Fire Service Reformation

The Federal Government plans to rename the Federal Fire Service to the Federal Fire and Rescue Service as part of a reform to replace the outdated 1963 law. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this during the 2026 National Fire Safety Week in Abuja.

The Federal Government plans to repeal the 63-year-old Fire Service Act of 1963 to establish a new Federal Fire and Rescue Service, expanding its mandate to include emergency medical assistance and disaster response, as announced by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The Federal Government plans to repeal the 1963 Fire Service Act, transforming the Federal Fire Service into the Federal Fire and Rescue Service. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this at the National Fire Safety Week, aiming to expand the agency's responsibilities.