ABUJA – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a new initiative to establish fire stations in public universities across Nigeria. This move aims to strengthen fire safety and protect critical educational infrastructure valued at trillions of naira.
The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed the plan during a meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr. Samuel Olumode Adeyemi. Echono stated that the collaboration is a proactive measure to preserve national assets within tertiary institutions.
“We cannot provide these national assets without thinking about how to keep them functional and safe for the users,” Echono said, highlighting the importance of installing fire hydrants, sprinklers, and smoke detectors.
The Federal Fire Service Comptroller-General cited recent devastating fire outbreaks in university hostels, which destroyed property and claimed student lives, as a key reason for the urgent partnership. The agencies are finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the collaboration, which will also include staff training and institutional safety audits.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on a press release from Leadership Newspapers and statements from TETFund and the Federal Fire Service. CDA News has not independently verified the project timelines or implementation details.
