In a move to enhance public safety and mitigate fire disasters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the President Bola Tinubu administration, through the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to launch an innovative Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway in the Territory.
This development is due to incessant fire incidents in Abuja, particularly in open markets, which have devastated properties and livelihoods.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer of PrimeAlert Secure Ltd, Mr George Tiga, in Abuja on Sunday.
He reiterated the firm’s commitment to partnering with other states of the Federation to deploy the modern Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway, which would curb the devastating impact of fire incidents and enhance public safety.
The statement added that the groundbreaking technology will connect all houses, structures, and buildings in the FCT to a centralised fire emergency monitoring dashboard, allowing for real-time smoke detection and rapid response during a fire outbreak.
Tiga said FCT will be the first subnational in Nigeria to implement such an advanced, state-of-the-art fire detection system, adding that the company aimed to expand the deployment of the Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway to all 36 states in Nigeria.
The statement read, “In recent years, Abuja has witnessed an alarming number of fire incidents, particularly in open markets, which have devastated properties and livelihoods. According to reports, the last nine months have seen over 300 fire outbreaks in the FCT, with billions of Naira in damages.
“These incidents have been especially prevalent during the dry season when fire hazards are more likely to occur. However, with the Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway’s deployment, citizens can sigh a sigh of relief as the government takes proactive measures to ensure their safety and prevent further devastation.
“With the high surge of fire outbreaks in the FCT. We are proud to lead the charge in ensuring that fire incidents become a thing of the past in Abuja. Our technology offers real-time fire detection and monitoring, public alert systems, and faster emergency response.
“The FCT will be the first sub-national in Nigeria to implement such an advanced fire detection system. We aim to expand the deployment of our Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway to all 36 states in Nigeria. We encourage other states to follow the FCT’s lead.
“The Fire Emergency Monitoring Gateway is a cutting-edge technology that will instantly alert the fire service and relevant emergency responders at the first sign of smoke or fire. All structures and residential, commercial, and industrial properties within the FCT will be connected to the gateway. Once a fire threat is detected, emergency response teams will be immediately notified, ensuring that fire outbreaks are contained swiftly, thereby preventing large-scale damage.
“The deployment of this innovative system will position Abuja as a model city for fire safety in Africa, aligning with global standards seen in world-class cities such as New York, London, and Singapore.”
The statement noted that the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s administration’s Renewed Hope agenda, which aims to create a safer and more resilient Nigeria and position the FCT as a beacon of urban development and public safety.
It added that by implementing this initiative, Abuja would set the pace for other states to follow, fostering a more secure environment for residents, businesses, and investors.
