NEMA KanoOrganizes Training and Sensitization Campaign on Tanker Accidents and Fire Outbreak

 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Territorial Office, has conducted a comprehensive training and sensitization campaign aimed at equipping grassroots emergency responders and stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and manage tanker accidents and fire outbreaks.

The initiative, which targeted mitigating the impact of fire incidents during the harmattan season and beyond, focused on awareness creation, practical demonstrations, and stakeholder engagement.

The programme commenced at the NNPC Depot in Hotoro, where members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association were sensitized on the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering , to safety measures. This session emphasized preventive strategies to minimize the risk of tanker accidents and fire outbreaks.

Key highlights of the campaign included presentations and practical demonstrations on fire prevention, safety protocols, and response strategies during emergencies, especially involving tanker accidents and fire outbreaks in homes and public places, and training on Volunteerism and First Aid.

The campaign touched on the dangers and causes of fire outbreaks, negligence in handling flammable substances, poor electrical installations and their associated risks, and essential safety tips and the dissemination of emergency contact numbers.

The initiative also emphasized the pivotal role of Grassroot Emergency Management Volunteers (GEMV) in reducing the impact of fire incidents through proactive involvement and community collaboration.

The key stakeholders engaged included Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Nigerian Red Cross Society; Federal Fire Service, Kano State Fire Service, Representatives of NNPC Depot, Kano Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association; community leaders; and Volunteers and Corps Members.

This campaign reflects NEMA’s commitment to building a safer and more resilient Kano State through proactive measures and collaboration with critical stakeholders.

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