Borno state Governor in North-East Nigeria, Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday, March 19 visited the headquarters of the Borno State Fire Service in Maiduguri.
The visit was in recognition of swift responses by firemen who quenched a major fire outbreak at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, preventing destruction from escalating to the magnitude witnessed two weeks ago at the Maiduguri Monday market.
Governor Zulum told the firemen he was impressed with their gallantry and for that, he approved the release of N14.9 million as grants to about 149 firemen operating under both the federal and state fire services.
“I am here purposely to convey my deep appreciation to all of you for the great work you have been doing. Yesterday (Saturday) we had another fire disaster at Gamboru market and I was informed of your efforts towards quenching the fire. This goes to show how committed you are and we want to once again extend our appreciation to you,” Zulum said.
The beneficiaries comprised 60 firemen working with Borno State Government, 49 working with the Federal Fire Service, as well as 38 volunteer firefighters.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum during his visit directed the employment of 38 volunteer- firemen in the Borno State Fire Service as permanent staff.
