Enugu State government has emphasized the need for residents of the state to adhere strictly to safety measures that will help in checkmating the outbreak of fire as the dry season approaches.
The State Government made the call during the fire safety training workshop for officials of Neighbourhood Watch groups, Forest Guard, President General of Town Unions and other relevant stakeholders in Enugu South Local Government Area.
Speaking at the fire safety workshop, the State Chief Fire Officer, Okwudiri Ohaa, urged the participants to adhere to the training to enable them benefit maximally to be able to control fire outbreaks and save lives and property.
Meanwhile, the Chief Fire Officer, applauded the Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s unprecedented transformation of the state fire service, which he said was hitherto in a deplorable condition for decades.