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In a bid to stem the rising rate of inferno at the grassroots of the state, the Bauchi state Government has boosted the state fire service with State-Of-Art firefightingequipment for effective and efficient fire and rescue services.
At the inspection of the equipment held today Tuesday at the headquarters of the State Fire Service, the Honorabul Commissioner Bauchi State Ministry of Works and Transport, Alh. Ibrahim GamboGaladima said the visit was aimed at to ascertain the condition of the trucks, reiterated the determination of Governor BalaAbdulkadir Muhammad Administration to ensure safety of lives and properties to the advantage of the well-being of its citizens.
He noted that Government has procured four 4 New Brand firefighting trucks and refurbished Four4 other fire trucks aimed at addressing the challenges of the absence of logistical support for firefighting officers at the Local Government Councils.
Ibrahim Gambo Galadima unveiled that His Excellency, Governor Bala Muhammad has granted approval for the allocation of the new brand Trucks to Ningi, Alkaleri, Bauchi and Zaki fire sub- stations and the refurbished ones to Toro, Dass, Darazo and Misau fire sub- stations.
Earlier in his remark, The Director Bauchi State Fire Service Engr. BalaAbubakarGarba commended the Honorabul. Commissioner for the unscheduled visit and the Government for empowering the state fire service.
The Director used the medium to caution people in dealing with hazardous materials that could lead to fire outbreaks, putting unnecessary pressure on fire service operations in the State.
The Honourable Commissioner was accompanied by the permanent secretary of the ministry Alh. Abubakar Usman Misau and the Director Finance and Account Alh. Haladu Akuyam.
By; Jamilu Barau
