NAFSA Commends FAAN Firefighters, Assisting Agencies For Roles In MMIA Fire Management

The National Leadership of the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) has praised the resilience and determination of FAAN Firefighters and other assisting agencies who responded to the recent fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, the NAFSA National President, Comrade Ugbeikwu Sunday, commended the firefighters for their bravery and quick response, which helped to contain the fire that broke out on Monday around 3pm and was extinguished around 1:30am on Tuesday.
Comrade Ugbeikwu Sunday highlighted the challenges faced by the firefighters, including lack of accessibility to the fire scene, but noted that they were able to maneuver the difficult terrain to combat the inferno.
He advocated for a special Hazard Allowance for FAAN Firefighters, citing the risks and occupational hazards associated with their job.

“Two of our men fell casualties yesterday and they were rushed to the hospital before the situation could be managed. We only know our resumption time. We do not know our closing time because an emergency such as that of yesterday can keep a Firefighter away from his family for two to three days.”
Comrade Ugbeikwu Sunday also emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration among emergency responders, condemning an assisting agency for taking sole credit for the successful containment of the fire. “The success was collective. We advise the Assisting Agencies to desist from such attitudes in the future. All the firefighting and rescue operations were done through collaborative efforts and synergy,” he said.