By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Controller General,
Federal Fire Service, Abbdulganiyu Jaji, said all fuel tankers and vehicles transporting flammable substances need to be equipped with Anti-Spill Locks to prevent fuel spillage during accidents, thereby reducing the risk of explosions.
He states this yesterday during the opening ceremony of a career progression training for personnel of the service in Abuja.
“These incidents are preventable, and it is imperative to stop it.
“To this end, I recently engaged with the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, to discuss practical solutions to these challenges.
“Our discussions emphasized the urgent need for regulatory enforcement, regular vehicle inspections, functional fire extinguishers in tankers, and strict adherence to safety standards.
“It is also crucial that drivers undergo thorough evaluations to ensure they meet the highest professional standards.”
Speaking on the training, the CG urged the participants to take full advantage of the knowledge and skills being imparted.
“Leadership in fire service goes beyond rank—it demands responsibility, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property.
While addressing issues of accommodation and feeding by the officers, the CG said, “I am shocked, that despite providing accommodation and making sure to feed you people twice a day, some mischievous personnel are telling lies to the public that they are stranded and hungry. I challenge any officer here, who is excluded in this provision to proof me wrong.
“As you all know, the welfare of my officers is my priority. However, I refuse to discouraged, knowing so well that criticism makes a true administrator.”
