As the season continues to delve into the harmattan it is a known fact that the incidence of fire outbreaks becomes common on the domestic front across the nation.

This is why Major General Is Ali the general commander 3 division of the Nigerian Army and commander of operation safe (OSH) PlateauState on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff Lt. General F Yahaya organized a “Fire Prevention and Management Sensitization Seminar” for men and women of the command (barrack) at the 3 division auditorium maxwell khobe cantonment from 21st – 23rd November 2022.

The event began with a welcome address by the representative of the chief of logistics Army Head Quarters Brigadier General BO Ogundumi, he stated that the event is a welfare support program by the Chief of Army Staff because of his love for his people, he decided to equip them with the correct information that will protect lives and properties within the barracks.

In the same line, the representative of the commander of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and commander of operation safe (OSH) Brigadier General David Kurmi, thanked the Nigerian Army HQs for such a timely program that will help prevent fire outbreaks within the barracks. He further, asked those present at the event to pass down the information lent here to their wards, neighbor, and family.

The seminar covers;

1. contemporary approaches to fire and safety management and optical fire response in the Nigerian Army.
2. Effective fire prevention skills as a prerequisite to the safety of Nigerian Army assets and personnel.

Participants of the events include residents of the 3 division barracks, members of the Nigerian Officers’ Wife Association (NAOWA), members of the Nigerian Soldier’s Wife, soldiers from the 3 Division, officers from the Nigerian Fire Service as well as the general public.