By Bisola Adeyemo
As part of efforts to strengthen the activities of the fire service in Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has disclosed plans by his administration to drill boreholes in all fire stations across the state.
Gov. Buni disclosed this on Thursday in Damaturu, while receiving a modern firefighting truck from the Federal Fire Service FFS. Vangaurd had reported.
Represented by his deputy, Idi Gubana, the governor said the firefighting truck will be effective in complementing the state government’s efforts.
“The new firefighting vehicles will no doubt complement our efforts in curbing the damages of fire incidents. Plans are ongoing to drill boreholes at fire service stations across the state.
“There is also the procurement of 27 trucks, one ambulance and firefighting equipment as well as the renovation of the state fire service department office,” he said.
While requesting for collaboration between the FFS and the states, Mala -Buni said that “Such partnership could further equip our fire fighting workers with modern ideas in the discharge of their duties,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, Controller General of Fire, Dr Ibrahim Alhaji Liman said the deployment had become necessary following the constant threat from terrorists and insurgents to the state.
“Fire havoc like the above factors has the potential of threatening the physical well-being of the population thereby destabilizing economic growth. The deployment of this truck was influenced by the Senate President, Sen Ahmad Lawan to improve firefighting and rescue in the state.
“Firefighting is the responsibility of all, hence the need for a robust collaboration between the Federal and state governments,” he said.
