CG FFS Felicitates With Muslims @Eid-Al-Adha

As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the joyous celebration of Eid al-Adha, the Controller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS) Abdulganiyu Jaji has issued a heartfelt yet firm safety reminder to Muslim Faithful and the general public not to overfill their cooking pans with oil while cooking Sallah meals.

In a statement by the Controller-General of the FFS, he cautioned celebrants, especially Muslim women to ensure cooking oil never exceeds one-third of the pan to avoid kitchen fires.

“Cooking is at the heart of our Sallah celebrations, but it’s also where most accidental home fires begin.”

“During festivals like Eid al-Adha, the risks increase as families prepare larger meals at different hours of the day.”

The Fire Chief congratulated Muslims nationwide on the festive occasion, but also urged everyone to make safety a priority.

He encouraged people to equip their homes with fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and smoke detectors, and reminded Nigerians to turn off stoves and electrical appliances before stepping out.

He noted that Roasting of animals, a cherished Sallah tradition, should be done in open spaces emphasizing that gas cylinders must be stored outside the kitchen at all times .

The CG also addressed potential road and water travel hazards associated with the holiday season calling on Tanker and trailer drivers to reduce speed and obey traffic rules to help prevent unnecessary bloodshed on the roads.

For those traveling by water, Jaji called on boat operators to be cautious of water current levels and to avoid overloading vessels, which are common causes of fatal accidents during busy holiday seasons.

“We may be ready to respond at any time, but what we truly want is for Nigerians to stay safe and avoid emergencies altogether.”

The Fire Service Boss assured that fire fighters will remain fully operational throughout the holiday, with personnel on high alert and rapid response plans in place.

He urged Nigerians to report any fire outbreak or emergency to the nearest fire station or via designated emergency hotlines without delay.

“This celebration is about peace, unity, and gratitude. Let’s keep it that way, free of fire incidents and full of joy.”

PR/Nkiru Njemanze