By Chris Onuoha

The Comptroller-General of Federal Fire Service, Engr Anebi Garba Joseph has lauded the gestures of Big Church Foundation as he donates fire emergency equipment and ambulance to the Federal Fire Service. The presentation was done by president of the foundation, Dr. Olakunle Churchill Oladunni on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Federal Fire Service Centre, Area 10, Abuja.

Churchill donating equipment to Federal Fire Service

The event drew top celebrities from the entertainment industry that include Ayo Makun (AY), Waje, Mike Ezunronye, TBoss, Victoria Kimani, Emma Nyra, Mamuze Twins, Charles Awurum, Praiz, Dennis Dooshima among others.

Engr. Anebi while thanking Big Church Foundation for their kind gesture said the foundation remains historic since the service was established in 1901 by the British colonial regime as a unit within the Lagos Police Service Department to prevent and combat fire outbreaks in the Government Reserved Areas of Lagos Colony.

The service comptroller who found the gesture profound said; “Our men shall continue to proceed to zones others can’t dare to rescue human lives and properties. This demonstration of love for humanity by Churchill and the Big Church Foundation has made him a friend of the house from today. Technically, he is the first person from the inception of this service to identify with us, either as a person or as an organisation.

“Since last year, God has shone his countenance on the service and it now works like other agencies. We are grateful because each time the fire fighters go out to put out fire, they would first of all rescue those who have inhaled smokes or poisonous gases would need to be brought out safely and taken to the hospital. But the service has been handicapped.” Anebi added.

Chairman of the Big Church Foundation, Churchill Oladunni in his speech said, “We’re making this contribution to make the country safer than it is and we recognise the humanitarian services of the fire fighters since 1901. After this donation we made today, we shall be looking into other areas of prevention where we can partner with the service for the safety of all and sundry. We are also donating 1,000 fire extinguishers and fire blanket respectively to aid the fire service in their rescue operations”.