The Federal Authorities by way of the Fireplace Service Ministry on Friday revealed that Nigeria recorded the dying of 100 lives and properties price N67.1 billion to fireplace outbreaks in 2024.
In accordance with the company experiences, 30,890 lives and properties price N1.94trn had been saved from destruction throughout numerous fireplace outbreaks throughout the nation within the yr beneath assessment.
Talking at a press convention in Abuja, the Controller Basic of the Federal Fireplace Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji, attributed most of the incidents to negligence and non-compliance with security rules.
Jaji urged Nigerians to be extra cautious and vigilant through the harmattan interval, including that the chance of fireside outbreaks is excessive throughout this season.
He additionally urged Nigerians, particularly operators of gasoline stations, fuel refilling vegetation, and customers of fuel cylinders, to stick strictly to security protocols to stop avoidable disasters.
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Looking forward to 2025, Jaji expressed the company’s dedication to enhancing public security, enhancing response instances, and leveraging superior expertise.
The assertion reads partly, “Within the yr 2024, the Federal Fireplace Service efficiently saved property price N1.94 trillion and recorded an estimated property lack of N67.1 billion.
“In the identical yr, the Federal Fireplace Service responded to fireplace and different emergencies throughout which 30,890 lives had been saved whereas 23 lives had been misplaced. As fellow Nigerians, we share on this grief and commiserate with the bereaved households and their family members.”
“Presently, we’re within the harmattan season when humidity is low, and the chance of static spark or fuel explosion can unfold quickly. Fireplace is a fragile and dynamic drive that requires us to be extra cautious and vigilant.
“At this level, I implore all operators of gasoline stations, petrol tankers, fuel refilling stations, fuel cylinder shoppers and most of the people to observe security protocols and rules.”
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