Fire Outbreaks: House Seeks Penalties, Overhaul of Fire Service Management Udora Orizu in Abuja The House of Representatives has called for reform and overhaul of the Fire Service management and operations in the country.
The House of Representatives has called for reform and overhaul of the Fire Service management and operations in the country.
In the bid to prevent fire incidents and ensure strict compliance with extant laws, the sponsor of the bill proposes N1 million fine or five months imprisonment or both for offender. While stressing the need to take necessary measures toward ensuring safety of lives and property, he noted that government establishments are not left out.
“In order for the innovation to be effective, Section 2 of the Principal Act is amended by adding the word “management. Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended by the introduction of fresh paragraph to read; “give approval for building after thorough perusal of the submitted building plan and compliance with provision of necessary fire services prevention and management kits and supervision protocols.
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