The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, has appealed to Nigerians to be safety conscious during the Eid-el-fitr celebration.
The CGF who congratulated Muslim faithfuls on the occasion marking the successful completion of fasting in the month of Ramadan, prays that Allah accepts the supplications made during the holy month.
Engr. Jaji while acknowledging that the Eid-el-fitr celebration is a period of series of fire related activities such as; cooking, appeals to Muslims and indeed Nigerians to put in place safety measures such as the provision of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, smoke detectors, et cetera in their homes and ensure electrical appliances are switched off when leaving home so as to prevent fire incidences.
The Controller General who has put all Federal Fire Service Commands on red alert, assures Nigerians that the Service is ready to respond to emergency calls during this period of festivities.
He is also encouragingNigerians to have the Service emergency numbers (0803 200 3557) handy, so as to call immediately they notice any sign of fire.
