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FG approves repeal of 60-year-old Fire Service Act
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the enactment of the Federal Fire and Rescue Service Establishment Act 2022.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the memo he presented to the council. He said the new proposed law is meant to replace the old law establishing the Fire Service, which has been in existence for 60 years.
According to him, “The Federal Executive Council today approved the repeal of the 60 year old Fire Service Act Cap F29, LFN 2004 and in its stead, the council approved the enactment of the Federal Fire and Rescue Service Establishment Act 2022, which is meant to bring into currency the operations and professionalism of the Federal Fire Service as it delivers its services to Nigerians.”
The Minister said the council directed the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to fine tune the bill for onward transmission to the National Assembly for passage.
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