By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA on Thursday said it is floating the first-ever fire monitoring technology in Wuse Market, one of its flagship markets in Abuja.
The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, AMMC, Chief Felix Obuah during the flag – off of fire sensation in all markets in Abuja Chief Obuah explained that the technology is against the background of fire incidences, especially in markets during dry seasons.
Obuah said, “This initiative is more than just an event, it is a testament to our collective commitment to safeguarding lives, properties, and livelihoods in Abuja Markets and in FCT generally.”
Demonstrating the fire fighting technology, an SOS machine that sends signal to the fire station for prompt response, the Integrated Fire Emergency Monitoring Technology, Chief Obuah tested the installed technology by pressing the machine and the signal was sent automatically to the Fire Service.
He said the installation is part of government’s responsibility to Nigerians, as the traders will pay very little to get it.
Another technology on display was the smoke detector that sends signals instantly to the Service station for their prompt response.
According to,Obuah markets are vibrant hubs of economic activities and central to development, hence the need for fire safety sensitization, especially, during dry seasons.
He charged the traders to imbibe fire safety measures to ensure that shops are equipped with fire extinguishers, avoid overloading electrical connections, and maintain clear pathways for emergency exits.
“Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities or fire hazards promptly,” he noted.
He also noted that fire safety was not just the responsibility of the government or market management but required the active participation of every trader and stakeholder.
Acting Managing Director , Abuja Markets Management Limited, AMML, Nsor Ojoji said there were stepping up collaboration with relevant agencies to achieve zero fire in FCT markets.
He charged traders to take enforcement seriously, and to imbibe proper storage or outright removal of fire-inducing materials in the markets.
Controller of FCT Fire Service, Engr. Zacchaeus Adebayo said the sensitization was a yearly proactive measure to prevent market fire in the FCT.
He said in this era of climate change and attendant global warming at its peak and “we all have a responsibility to make our environment safe as this season makes markets vulnerable to fire.
Adebayo also assured that the FCT Fire Service is committed to prioritizing fire prevention. He equally called in traders to prioritize fire safety.
The Fire Service boss charged the traders to consider fire safety when planning, avoid the use of substandard materials, especially electricity wire and avoid sleeping in the market.
In attendance were all the market unions and other stakeholders
