{"id":17012,"date":"2025-10-31T12:20:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=17012"},"modified":"2025-10-31T12:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:43:43","slug":"national-assembly-hails-fire-service-reforms-backs-new-fire-safety-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=17012","title":{"rendered":"National Assembly Hails Fire Service Reforms, Backs New Fire Safety Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has earned commendation from the National Assembly\u2019s Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations for its sustained commitment to public safety, protection of lives and property, and advancement of Nigeria\u2019s national fire safety agenda. The commendation came during a public hearing at the National Assembly, where the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi Samuel, presented the Service\u2019s reform agenda and outlined areas requiring legislative collaboration and policy support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-5-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his remarks, the Committee Chairman, Hon. David Idris Zakaria, praised the Fire Service for its dedication to safeguarding lives and property nationwide. He noted that the Committee had strengthened internal safety mechanisms within the Assembly complex, including the designation of the car park area as an official muster point for emergency response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hon. Zakaria reaffirmed that the Committee\u2019s mandate aligns closely with that of the Federal Fire Service\u2014both committed to protecting Nigerians and enhancing national safety. He emphasized the importance of sustained partnership between the legislature and the Fire Service to ensure efficient fire prevention, preparedness, and response systems across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the interactive session, members of the Committee expressed keen interest in the Federal Fire Service\u2019s operations, reform strategies, and challenges. 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