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Controller-General of Fire service promises to boost staff welfare with Life Insurance 

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By Victoria Onehi 

The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi Samuel, has said plans are on the way to  ensure that firefighters have comprehensive life insurance.

Olumode disclosed this during his working visit to the Federal Fire Service Kubwa Abuja Metropolitan Station and the Wuse Command, Abuja, alongside the Management Team of the Service.

While speaking to Journalists at the Kubwa Metropolitan station, the CGF disclosed that comprehensive insurance coverage will be made available for all firemen in due course.

He said:”When you talk of welfare,it is not only providing beverages but having  life Insurance for firemen is part of the welfare.So that firemen will have the confidence that if anything happens to them during firefighting, their family will not suffer.It is part of what we are working on.” 

Speaking on his plan for capacity building for fire service men,the CGF said there are specific courses each Fire Service officer must take to move to the next level.

He explained further:”We have a new curriculum now.Moving from one level to the other,there are some specific courses you must pass and there must be specific trainings you must undergo before you can be promoted. So, when they are due for promotion, they must undergo such training.”

During the interactive session, the CGF announced that awards and recognitions will be introduced to encourage excellence and outstanding performance at the end of each year. He further assured that a conducive working environment would be provided, and loans would be made accessible to help officers meet pressing needs.

The CGF urged staff to promote the image of the Fire service and carry out their duties with due diligence. He however warned them against job racketeering.”As I said earlier, no job racketeering.Any staff involved in job racketeering will be shown the way out.” He said.

The CGF commended the staff of Kubwa Metropolitan Fire station for their hardwork and diligence noting that the station has received about 18 commendations in the past few months.He urged them to keep up the good work as the immediate needs of the station will be taken care of.

During his welcome address,the Controller,FCT command, CF M.S Anas who said the Command has 2140 personnel, pledged their support and loyalty to the CGF.

He stated:”Sir, be assured that myself and the entire personnel of FCT Command are queuing right behind you with loyalty and support to ensure that you achieve your dream of making Federal Fire Service one of the best Fire Services in the world.”

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