ASATTAHIR International Foundation (AIF) has conducted a stakeholder engagement to implement its research recommendations on fire disaster preparedness and response in Sokoto State.
The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, emergency response teams, and community leaders to address the challenges of fire outbreaks and advocate for proactive measures to safeguard lives and property.
The engagement, moderated by Dr Garba Ibrahim, head of the Access and Safety Department at AIF, followed AIF’s extensive nine-month research on fire disasters in Sokoto.
The foundation’s findings and recommendations aim to address the growing frequency of fire incidents in the state and ensure their transition into practical, impactful actions.
In his opening remarks, AIF’s executive secretary, Prof Yahaya Tanko Baba, emphasised the urgency of addressing Sokoto’s increasing fire outbreaks.
“Collaboration among stakeholders is pivotal to implementing these recommendations and safeguarding lives and properties,” he said, reiterating AIF’s commitment to public safety and effective disaster management.
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