A total number of 69 persons and property worth
N765,700,000 were said to have been lost to a fire outbreak in and
around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2012.
On the other hand, a total of 239 lives with property worth N3,176,700,000 were also saved from fire outbreaks in the same year, according to statistics released on Wednesday by the Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed.
The minister, who made the disclosure after looking into the activities of the FCT Urban Affairs Department stated that FCT Fire Service received 486 fire and 103 rescue calls within the same period.
No further details on the incidents were revealed to journalists but the minister, who expressed satisfaction for the gallantry of fire officers in the territory, commended them for the outstanding performance during the period.
He assured the residents that the administration was poised to improve on the safety of their lives and properties this year.
Senator Mohammed urged the officials to redouble their efforts towards achieving more goals and pledged that his administration would pay more attention to capacity building for staff of the administration.
He said the step would enhance their productivity and improve service delivery.
On the other hand, a total of 239 lives with property worth N3,176,700,000 were also saved from fire outbreaks in the same year, according to statistics released on Wednesday by the Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed.
The minister, who made the disclosure after looking into the activities of the FCT Urban Affairs Department stated that FCT Fire Service received 486 fire and 103 rescue calls within the same period.
No further details on the incidents were revealed to journalists but the minister, who expressed satisfaction for the gallantry of fire officers in the territory, commended them for the outstanding performance during the period.
He assured the residents that the administration was poised to improve on the safety of their lives and properties this year.
Senator Mohammed urged the officials to redouble their efforts towards achieving more goals and pledged that his administration would pay more attention to capacity building for staff of the administration.
He said the step would enhance their productivity and improve service delivery.
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