Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has partnered the Federal Fire Service (FFS) to train 7,400 Nigerians on preventive fire safety measures.

This is contained in a statement by the FFS National Public Relations Officer, Paul Abraham, on Monday in Abuja.

Abraham said that the strategic collaboration was initiated when the FFS Controller General, Samuel Olumode, paid a courtesy visit to Elumelu.

Abraham disclosed that beneficiaries of the groundbreaking national capacity-building initiative will be gotten across the 36 of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“Under the collaboration, the Federal Fire Service will train 200 persons in each state of the federation and the FCT, totaling 7,400 beneficiaries.

“The programme will focus on essential fire-prevention skills, early warning practices, and basic emergency response procedures.

“Participants will also be groomed to serve as fire safety advocates within their communities, creating a multiplier effect that promotes vigilance and responsible safety behaviour nationwide,” he said.

Elumelu in his remarks emphasised the urgent need to deepen community-level fire safety awareness, noting that thousands of households, local markets, and indigenous settlements remain vulnerable due to limited access to structured fire prevention education.

He underscored that empowering citizens with practical, life-saving knowledge will significantly improve national resilience and reduce both the frequency and severity of fire outbreaks.

The FFS CG described the partnership as a milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards a more preventive approach to fire management.

He expressed profound appreciation to Elumelu and the foundation for championing a community-centric model that aligns with global best practices.

Olumode assured that the service will deliver the training with professionalism, transparency, and measurable impact across all zones.

“The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen grassroots preparedness, improve first-response capacity and foster a long-term culture of fire safety within communities,” he said.