FFS Records Milestone In Largest Officer Training Prog Since 2019

The Federal Fire Service has recorded a major milestone in its institutional history with the successful completion of Regular Course 06, the largest officer training programme conducted by the Service in recent years and the first comprehensive training for newly recruited officers since 2019.

The Passing Out Parade (POP) was held at the NDLEA Training School, Jos, Plateau State, marking the end of an intensive nine-week residential training programme designed to strengthen Nigeria’s fire safety and emergency response capacity.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Paul Abraham says over 700 cadets, comprising officers recruited in the 2022 and 2024 intakes, drawn from across the country, underwent rigorous training in fire suppression, emergency response operations, leadership development, discipline, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.

The statement says the programme reflects the Federal Fire Service’s renewed commitment to proactive disaster management, professionalism, and improved response capability nationwide.

It states that the Minister of Interior and Chairman, Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board , Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Board, Retired Major General Abdulmalik. Jibril , who declared the parade open and delivered the Minister’s address.

Speaking on the significance of the training, the Controller General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, stated that the Service has in recent years prioritised capacity building, operational readiness, and nationwide coverage to meet emerging fire and emergency challenges.

He noted that the successful training and passing out of over 700 cadets underscores ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening response capability, expanding professional manpower, deepening inter-agency collaboration, and improving service delivery to communities across the country.

He added that the newly commissioned officers are fully prepared for immediate deployment in support of fire prevention, emergency response, and disaster risk reduction efforts nationwide.

The Secretary of the Board, in his address, highlighted the importance of sustained training, discipline, and institutional collaboration in building resilient security agencies, commending the Federal Fire Service for successfully executing a training programme of such scale and impact.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Her Excellency Mrs. Josephine Piyo, who represented the Executive Governor, congratulated the cadets on their successful completion of the course.

She charged them to uphold the morals and core values of the Service, while commending the Federal Fire Service for its critical role in preserving lives and property across Nigeria. She further appreciated the instructors for their dedication in instilling discipline and professionalism in the cadets and reaffirmed the Plateau State Government’s support for federal security institutions.

As part of the ceremony, outstanding cadets were recognised for excellence:

* Most Disciplined Cadet: ASF II Sarki Francis Uzomi
* Best in Field Drills: ASF II Anyim Joshua
* Best in Academics: ASF II Opon Pius Dominic

Nkiruka Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji