CBN donates fire fighting equipment to Federal Fire Service in Bauchi
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has donated a motorised firefighting vehicle to the Bauchi Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
Speaking during the handover on Tuesday in Bauchi, the CBN Bauchi Branch Controller, Mr James Laburta, said the donation was made in recognition of the service’s dedication to tackling fire outbreaks across the state. He described the contribution as a reflection of the value of collaboration between government institutions and corporate bodies in protecting lives and property.
Laburta reaffirmed the bank’s support for public safety and acknowledged the vital role the Federal Fire Service plays in emergency response and community protection.
Receiving the equipment, the Acting State Controller of the FFS, Deputy Controller of Fire Babangida Abba, expressed appreciation for the support, describing the vehicle as a significant boost to the command’s emergency response capabilities, particularly in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
Abba said the donation came at a critical time, with the state witnessing a rise in fire-related incidents. He urged residents to adopt proactive fire safety measures and gave assurances that the equipment would be used efficiently to serve the public.
Also speaking, Assistant Superintendent of Fire Umar Lawal, the command’s public relations officer, explained that the motorised firefighting unit was designed to function alongside conventional hydrant systems, especially in areas with existing fixed infrastructure.
“This unit is compact and highly mobile, making it suitable for deployment in a range of locations,” he said.
Lawal added that the motorised fire caddy is tailored for use by both trained and untrained personnel as a rapid intervention tool during the initial stages of a fire emergency.
“Not only does it significantly cut down response times, it also serves an important role in institutional training and outreach. It is particularly useful in reaching incident sites that are inaccessible to larger fire trucks,” he added.
