Fire Service demands over N9bn to fight disasters

The Federal Fire Service, FFS, is demanding for a N9.2 billion special intervention fund from the federal government to enable it discharge its mandates creditably.

Controller general of the service, Ibrahim Alhaji Liman who made the appeal in Abuja at the commissioning of 12 newly-procured fire fighting trucks, lamented how the service had in the past employed the services of prayer warriors to fight fire incidences.

Secretary to the government of the federal SGF, Boss Mustapha, who was represented, said the present administration is committed to the safety of lives and property of Nigerians and foreigners alike.

He added that the federal fire service, as one of the security agencies of government, shall be provided with the necessary tools required to secure national assets and critical infrastructure, “thus enhancing economic growth of our nation.”

Also, permanent secretary ministry of interior, Georgina Ehuriah, urged the staff to redouble their efforts.