Tinubu to include firefighting truck into Presidential convoy

For the first time in the history of the Nigerian Presidency, President Bola Tinubu has included a firefighting truck in his convoy. This information was shared on Thursday, June 15, by Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service.

During a visit to the Service’s headquarters, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, was informed about this development. Additionally, Jaji announced the acquisition of 15 rapid firefighting mini trucks designed to navigate congested areas that were previously inaccessible for larger firefighting vehicles.

“We recently completed and commissioned the first Fire House props in West Africa located inside the National Fire Academy Sheda. Procurement of 15 Ford Built Rapid Intervention Vehicles, already delivered to the Service awaiting commissioning and deployment.

“Approval of Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to include the Service Rapid Intervention Vehicle in his motorcade. This is the first in the history of Nigeria. Other firsts include celebration of the International Firefighter’s day. 

“Approval of a large expanse of land for the building of the Service National Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, FCT”