The Federal Government has appointed veteran musician, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, as its National Fire Safety Ambassador.
The appointment was announced on Friday in Abuja by the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Samuel Adeyemi, during the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Fire Safety Week, held at the Service’s Headquarters.
The government tasked him with championing behavioural change and driving a new wave of public awareness on preventive safety across the country.
Adeyemi was represented by the Deputy Controller General, Aliyu Tambari, in the ceremony themed “Building a Culture of Fire Safety Across Nigeria: Overcoming the ‘Not My Portion’ Mentality.”
The Fire Safety Week engaged Nigerians nationwide with a singular message that fire prevention must begin with individuals abandoning the deeply ingrained mindset that fire disasters are distant possibilities.
He recalled that the programme began with a virtual town hall that set the tone for public engagement, followed by the presentation of Bankers’ Cheques under the Group Life Insurance Scheme to families of fallen and injured fire officers.
The event also featured the presentation of the “CG’s Cup” and medals sponsored by Kabir Lateef to motivate personnel of the Service.
Throughout the week, fire officers conducted nationwide sensitisation in schools, markets, and major economic centres, complemented by street roadshows, drills and demonstrations designed to equip citizens with practical fire-prevention knowledge.
Adeyemi said the response from Nigerians had been “remarkable,” citing heightened interest and renewed national commitment to preventive safety.
