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Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the state's emergency response capabilities by recruiting 150 new firefighters, bringing the total number of recruits under his administration to 685. The new recruits completed a six-month training program and received certification for active service. The ceremony included the opening of the Oworonshoki Fire Station, raising the number of public fire stations to 11. The Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service highlighted the phased approach to recruitment, starting with 100 firefighters in 2020 and 435 in 2022. She noted the continued investment in infrastructure, including a Public-Private Partnership fire station, and emphasized the administration's commitment to enhancing safety and emergency response services.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the state's emergency response capabilities by recruiting 150 new firefighters, bringing the total number of recruits under his administration to 685. The new recruits completed a six-month training program and received certification for active service. The ceremony included the opening of the Oworonshoki Fire Station, raising the number of public fire stations to 11. The Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service highlighted the phased approach to recruitment, starting with 100 firefighters in 2020 and 435 in 2022. She noted the continued investment in infrastructure, including a Public-Private Partnership fire station, and emphasized the administration's commitment to enhancing safety and emergency response services.

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