FCT Fire Service, Federal Fire Service Partner To Build Capacity Of Personnel

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Fire Service (FFS) towards enhancing capacity building.

During a courtesy visit to the Controller General, Federal Fire Service, Samuel Adeyemi at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, the Director FCT Fire Service Zaccheaus Adebayo, congratulated the Controller General on his recent appointment and pledged full support for his leadership vision.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between both agencies through enhanced training, capacity building, access to modern infrastructure, inter-agency support, and skill development opportunities for state officers.

In response, the Controller General Samuel Adeyemi assured the delegation of the FCT Fire Service of his willingness to support and provide the necessary interventions to further strengthen the infrastructure and firefighting capacity of the FCT Fire Service.

He said that the Federal Fire Service is set to undergo transformative reforms, including the review of the Federal Fire Service Act by December 2025.

The CG also disclosed that the Service will expand its mandate beyond firefighting to include broader rescue operations and emergency management services across the nation.

The Controller General commended the FCT Fire Service for the visit, stressing that stronger collaboration is key to advancing fire safety and emergency response in Nigeria.

He assured that his office will continue to welcome joint initiatives aimed at safeguarding lives and property.

Nkiru Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji