The Member representing Umuahia North constituency in the Abia <\/a>State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has appealed to the Abia <\/a>State government to establish a functional fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency.<\/p>\n His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, when a petrol tanker exploded inside the facility while discharging its contents.<\/p>\n In a motion of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, the Lawmaker noted that the devastating effects of the incident make it necessary that a fire service outstation should be established in the area to meet with the growing population of humans and commercial establishments.<\/p>\n Akaliro, however, thanked the \u00a0Abia <\/a>State Fire Service, whose timely intervention saved adjourning buildings from being consumed by fire.<\/p>\n He also called for the provision of modern firefighting equipment, emergency vehicles, and adequate personnel to enhance disaster management and public safety within Umuahia North and adjoining communities.<\/p>\n Following extensive deliberations, the Abia <\/a>State House of Assembly, unanimously adopted the motion, with the members acknowledging the strategic importance of strengthening emergency response mechanisms across the State.<\/p>\n In a related development, Abia <\/a>State government has said it would establish a functional fire station within the Abia <\/a>State University Uturu, to swiftly respond to any fire incident or other emergencies and protect students and staff of the institution from harm.<\/p>\n The plan was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to Abia <\/a>State Governor on Homeland Security, Fire and Medical Emergencies, Chukwunenye Alajemba, when he led a team from his office to the Vice Chancellor of Abia <\/a>State University, Professor Ndukwe Okeudo.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n