Minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to increasing investments in fire safety infrastructure. This initiative aims to establish Nigeria as a leading force in fire safety training across Africa and provide global solutions to fire-related challenges.
Tunji-Ojo made this announcement when he played host to His Royal Highness Etsu Luka Ayedo Nizassan III, and chairman of the Council of Chiefs in Kwali Area Council, and Hon. Danladi Chiya, chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) FCT Chapter, at his office in Abuja.
He emphasised that Nigeria’s significant role in Africa should not involve sending personnel abroad for fire services training. “We believe that other countries should come here for capacity building,” he asserted.
The minister highlighted the need for Nigeria to develop a robust firefighting infrastructure, stating, “Given Nigeria’s size and population, we require nothing less than 500,000 firefighters, including specialists in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), fire inspectors, and hazardous materials technicians. Countries with similar economic profiles have established strong firefighting capacities, and Nigeria should follow suit. Our goal is to provide not just a good solution, but the best solution for Nigerians.”
(Leadership)
