The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has disclosed that over 100 lives were lost to fire outbreaks in 2024, alongside an estimated property loss of N67.1 billion.
Despite these tragic figures, the service reported saving property worth N1.94 trillion and rescuing 30,890 lives during fire-related emergencies last year.
The Controller General of the FFS, Abdulganiyu Jaji, shared these statistics during a press conference at the service’s headquarters in Abuja. Jaji emphasized the heightened risk of fire incidents during the harmattan season due to low humidity, urging operators of fuel stations, petrol tankers, gas refilling stations, and gas cylinder users to adhere strictly to safety protocols.
Jaji outlined the FFS’s plans to improve efficiency in 2025 by leveraging advanced technologies such as the National Fire Detection and Alarm System (NAFDAS) and the Fire Alarm App, N-Alert, to enhance emergency response and fire prevention efforts.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for his support in approving the procurement of state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and the remodelling of the National Fire Academy. Jaji stressed the need for Nigerians to support the repeal and re-enactment of the Fire Service Act of 1963, which would help modernize the agency and enhance its service delivery.
The FFS remains committed to protecting lives and property across the nation through robust strategies, operational advancements, and public awareness campaigns aimed at minimizing fire risks.
