FG partners private firm to address fire disasters

WORRIED by the frequency of fire outbreaks in the country, the Federal Executive Council ( FEC) has approved the establishment of the National Fire Detection and Alarm System ( NAFDAS), under a Public- Private Partnership ( PPP) framework to address the menace. The partnership, which was sealed between the Federal Fire Service and Hoist Life Safety Services Limited ( HOLISYS), was to detect fire outbreaks early and stop them.

Announcing the agreement, Jaji Abdulganiyu, who represented the Federal Government, and Oladimeji Adeleye on behalf of HOLISYS, said the move to quell fire disasters marked a pivotal step towards safeguarding life and property from the devastating impact of fires. Abdulganiyu said: “The NAFDAS initiative, a groundbreaking adaptation of the

Life Safety Systems Networking, Monitoring and Dispatcher Real- Time Integration ( LSSNMDI), aims to stem fire outbreaks that have taken a heavy toll on both human lives and the economy, resulting in billions of naira in losses.”

He added that central to the NAFDAS project was the seamless integration of stakeholders, including govern - mental bodies, institutions and property owners, in a concerted effort to bolster early detection, notification and control systems. “Through cutting- edge machine- to- machine communication links, NAFDAS will facilitate swift responses, mitigating the devastating im - pact of fires”

On his part, Adeleye underscored the multifaceted benefits of NAFDAS, noting its pivot al role insecurity, providing real-time updates on safety systems, and fostering conducive environment for investment growth.