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Lagos records 115 tanker accidents in 2016 – Official

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The Lagos State Fire Service recorded 115 petroleum tanker accidents in 2016, Nwanovim George, the former Chief Fire Officer in the state has disclosed.

Mr. George made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos at the ongoing national training for tanker drivers organised by Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of NUPENG.

Mr. George, who is currently the Personal Assistant to the Director, Lagos State Fire Service on Training Matters, said the service has already recorded six tanker in January 2017.

He urged tanker drivers to be careful on the highway, stressing that carelessness on the part of tanker drivers was the main cause of most of the accidents.

He also urged tanker drivers to always carry their 2x9k Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) fire extinguisher and ensure it is serviced and accessible in emergencies.

“We recorded 115 tanker accidents in Lagos alone in 2016 while we have six tanker accidents this January alone.

“This morning alone, we have recorded two tanker accidents; one in Magodo and another one in Gbagada which makes it six of such accidents this month alone.

“We are using this forum to advise our drivers to be careful on the road and to always make use of their fire extinguisher anytime there is fire,” he said.

In his remarks, Taiwo Adekanmbi, Health facilitator from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan advised tanker drivers to always go for routine medical checks.

According to Mr. Adekanmbi, medical check-up will enable the drivers know their health status before embarking on any journey.

He said that some of the accidents occurred due to poor vision and fatigue.

On his part, Tokunbo Korodo, South-West Chairman, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, urged the tanker drivers to be law abiding.

He also stressed the need for them to care for their life, as life had no duplicate.

Mr. Korodo urged tanker drivers not argue with armed operatives of government agencies deployed to the highways.

In his remarks, Salimon Oladiti, National Chairman of PTD, described the training of its members as “critical aspect” of the union’s goals.

NAN recalls that in its efforts to reduce the rate of accidents on the highways, PTD branch of NUPENG commenced training for no fewer than 4,500 members of the union on January17.

 

Source: NAN

Lagos State Govt. Promotes 150 Firemen

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Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State, has promoted 150 officers and men of the state Fire Service as part of efforts to save lives and properties.

Ambode, who decorated some of the officers with their new ranks on Monday in Lagos, said the safety of Lagosians and their properties would not be taken for granted.

Represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Seye Oladejo, he described the job of the firemen as dangerous.

Ambode said that the promotion was part of government’s commitment to the improvement of the service and the officers’ welfare.

“The Lagos State Government is indeed very proud of the state fire service.

“The approval of such number of officers for promotion at the same time in one organisation is a sign that the government is proud of their commitment.

“At the same time, I want to assure them of the government’s support to the service. We promise to always improve on the equipment and the welfare of the officers.

“As a government, we have also noticed improvement to response by the firemen to different incidents which is worthy of commendation.

“We are aware of the risk attached to your vocation, we promise to always provide the needed support,’’ Ambode said.

The governor, therefore, urged the promoted officers to put in more efforts as more was required of those that had benefitted.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Ibironke Sodeinde, urged the officers for more commitment to service, noting that there were people watching the performance of individuals.

Sodeinde said that any one that had done well would be rewarded by man and God.

The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Rasak Fadipe, commended the governor for the promotion, noting that the exercise would serve as a booster to his men to be committed.

Fadipe said that one Assistant Director was promoted to Grade Level 15, six Chief Fire Superintendent to level 14 and five Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent on level 13.

Also, 47 Principal Fire Superintendent on level 12 were among the promoted.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 114 of the promoted officers were jointly decorated with their new ranks by the commissioner, permanent secretary and fire director at the Ministry’s board room, Alausa Secretariat.

 

(NAN)