In a proactive effort to enhance campus safety and protect lives and infrastructure, the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Zone R Headquarters, paid an official visit to the Federal College of Education (FCE), Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The high-level delegation, comprising SF Amuda H. F., DSF Akomolafe T. R., DSF Olokan T. R., AIF Daramola B. J., and FA II Adeyeba E. O., was warmly received by the College’s principal management team, including the Acting Provost and College Librarian, Dr. Abdulmumin Isah; the Registrar, Dr. Khadijah Wuraola Garba; and the Bursar, Mrs Mofoluso Olutayo-David.
During the engagement, the FFS team outlined the purpose of their visit, emphasising a nationwide directive to carry out comprehensive fire safety inspections and risk assessments across institutions benefiting from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The exercise, in line with the National Fire Safety Code (2013), aims to evaluate compliance with fire safety standards, assess the functionality of fire protection systems, and mitigate potential risks, especially in light of recent emergency incidents reported in academic environments.
Following the briefing session, the Acting Director of Works, Mr Olubodun Kayode, led the delegation on an extensive on-site inspection across the campus. Key facilities assessed included administrative buildings, lecture halls, laboratories, the College Library, ICT centres, student hostels, medical facilities, and generator houses.
This collaborative initiative underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening fire safety culture within Nigeria’s educational sector. It also highlights the College’s dedication to ensuring a safe and secure environment conducive to learning, research, and institutional growth.
