FG Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Audit Of Public And Private Buildings

THE Federal Fire Service (FFS) has started a nationwide inspection of buildings. The goal is to make sure both public and private buildings follow fire safety rules.

This was announced on Wednesday by Paul Abraham, the spokesperson of the FFS.

According to the Controller General of the FFS, Samuel Olumode, too many buildings in Nigeria do not follow basic fire safety rules. This has led to many dangerous fires.

He said the new inspections will help prevent fire disasters and protect lives and property.

“We are working to stop fires before they happen. We want to keep people safe,” Olumode said.

The FFS has created a special team to carry out this work. This team will:

• Visit and check buildings across the country

• Rate each building’s fire risk

• See if buildings follow fire safety laws

• Give advice to help improve safety and guide future government decisions

Olumode said the team must do their job with honesty and professionalism.

The FFS is asking all building owners and managers to support the inspection team. This includes owners of public, private, and high-rise buildings.

“Please work with us during the checks. This is for the safety of everyone,” Olumode added.

In 2024, fires in Nigeria: Killed over 100 people, Destroyed property worth ₦67.1 billion

However, the Fire Service also reported that they: Saved ₦1.94 trillion worth of property and Rescued 30,890 people

Many of these fires happened because of poor safety practices, especially at fuel stations, in petrol tankers, and in homes using gas.

The Federal Government’s new inspection program is a step toward making Nigeria safer. The FFS is calling on everyone to follow fire safety rules and support the inspection team.