“In sum, the stock of the FFS has grown in leaps and bounds as the agency has contributed significantly to national security – in the protection of lives and property.”Aregbesola noted that between 2015 and now, the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government committed more resources into the Service than since its creation in 1901.
“Last year, the Federal Executive Council also approved N10.4 billion infrastructure upgrade comprising of 44 firefighting engines, 15 water tankers, 15 rapid intervention fire engines that can go into the nooks and crannies to respond to distress-calls and 20 basic life support ambulances. He commended the immediate-past Controller General of the Service, Alhaji Liman Ibrahim, for his visionary leadership and invaluable contribution to the Service, saying he will miss working with him.
Meanwhile, the Minister condemned the rising incidents of attack on firefighters by criminals, hoodlums and touts while they attend to fire emergencies, stating that the Service has now developed capacity to effectively contain and deter them.
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