As part of activities marking the 2025 Fire Safety Week, the Federal Fire Service, in collaboration with the Kano State Police Command, has trained 100 members of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) on basic fire safety and firefighting skills.
The training, held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Police Officers’ Mess, Bompai, Kano, was led by the State Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Engr. Kazeem Oyefola Sholadoye, alongside senior fire officers from the Kano Command.
According to the organizers, the exercise was timely, coming on the heels of several recorded fire incidents in the last 24 months across Kano State.
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Speaking during the opening session, the Chairperson of POWA, Hajia Hadiza Ibrahim Bakori, described the initiative as both educational and empowering. She emphasized that women play a crucial role in promoting safety at home and within their communities.
“As wives, mothers, and homemakers, we play a fundamental role in the safety of our families and the environment we live in. Having the knowledge of how to prevent fires, react during emergencies, and use firefighting equipment is crucial in safeguarding lives and property. This training is not just a session — it is an empowerment. What we learn here today, we will take home to educate our families and communities,” she said.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, commended the collaboration between the Federal Fire Service and the Police Command, describing it as a proactive step toward building safer communities.
“I am honoured to be part of this initiative organized by the Federal Fire Service in conjunction with the Kano State Police Command. This training offers our police officers’ wives valuable, life-saving skills. I commend the leadership of POWA for their commitment to the welfare and well-being of police families,” he stated.
CP Bakori lauded the Kano Fire Service Controller, Engr. Sholadoye, for his innovative approach to fire prevention and safety, noting that the Command would continue to support similar partnerships that enhance community safety and emergency preparedness.
He also urged participants to make good use of the knowledge gained and share it within their neighborhoods to promote awareness and responsiveness to fire emergencies.
The event forms part of the Fire Safety Week celebration aimed at deepening public understanding of fire prevention measures and equipping residents with the skills to respond effectively to emergencies.
