The Fire Services in Zamfara and Sokoto States have embarked on awareness campaigns on the prevention of fire incidents during the harmattan.
“It is better to prevent fire outbreak than to manage it when it occurs. Fire trucks cannot access some areas in case of eventualities. He said that residents should always reach out to the fire service in case of fire and other emergencies through 07066815196 and 08087310350 for prompt response.In Sokoto, Mr Nuhu Lawal, a Fire Prevention Officer, Sokoto State Fire Service, said the agency has held critical stakeholder meetings on fire prevention and mitigation across the state.He therefore urged stakeholders and communities to be extremely careful in handling fire during the harmattan and at all times.
In his contribution, NEMA Head of Sokoto Office, Mr Aliyu Kafindangi, said they have organised stakeholder meetings in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara to enlighten the people on ways to avoid fire disasters as the harmattan commences. The state and federal fire services, the State Emergency Management Agency, the National Orientation Agency, and security agencies, among others, must work together to tackle any emergency.
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