The Federal Government is taking proactive steps to combat youth unemployment in Nigeria by launching an ambitious plan to employ a significant number of individuals as firefighters. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, officially unveiled this groundbreaking initiative during the launch of new firefighting equipment, which included 16 trucks and six vehicles, at the Federal Fire Service headquarters in Abuja.
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The Delay in Employment
The delay in employing the much-needed firefighting workforce is primarily attributed to the urgent need for modernizing firefighting practices in Nigeria through the enactment of new laws and regulations.
A Vision for Modernization
Once these new laws are firmly in place, they will serve as the foundation for determining the required number of firefighters and creating specific regulations for the strategic deployment of firefighting resources across public infrastructure nationwide, thereby opening up new and meaningful employment opportunities.
Connecting Firefighting to National Development
Minister Tunji-Ojo emphasized the direct correlation between the number of firefighters in a country and its overall level of development. He passionately argued that for Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming one of the world’s leading economies, it must significantly expand its firefighter workforce, as the presence of a robust and efficient fire service is intrinsically tied to a nation’s development.
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Current Challenges
Presently, Nigeria is grappling with a scarcity of firefighters, with only approximately 6,000 federal firefighters – a stark contrast to countries like the United States, where cities such as New York and Los Angeles boast hundreds of fire stations and over a million firefighters, encompassing both professionals and dedicated volunteers.
The Pending Bill
Minister Tunji-Ojo also highlighted the impending bill before the National Assembly, which, if passed, has the potential to bring about substantial changes in firefighting practices within Nigeria.
This groundbreaking initiative represents the Federal Government’s dedication to addressing youth unemployment while simultaneously enhancing the nation’s emergency response capabilities. The recruitment and modernization efforts will serve as a catalyst for not only reducing unemployment among the youth but also fostering a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
Source: Nairametrics – FG Aims to Provide Firefighting Jobs to Reduce Youth Unemployment
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