Resetting Our Emergency Facilities

On January 20, I was in Abuja on a day filled with important engagements. My visit began at the Kugbo Furniture Market in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), where I went to stand in solidarity with traders who suffered devastating losses running into millions of naira following a recent fire incident.

At a time when many Nigerians are grappling with deepening hardship and poverty, such losses are especially painful. The traders shared their experiences and the circumstances surrounding the incident, and I appreciated their resilience and warm reception. I reassured them that, despite the setback, they will recover and thrive again with the right support.

This incident once again underscores my consistent call for a comprehensive reform of our emergency response systems. A nation that truly cares for its people must invest in efficient, well-coordinated emergency services that respond promptly and effectively to crises, saving lives and livelihoods.

I was accompanied on this visit by the AMAC Chairmanship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Dr Moses Paul @Drmopaul, as we continue engagements ahead of the forthcoming council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.

We must work towards a Nigeria where preventable tragedies are prevented, and where institutions function as they should for the benefit of all.

A New Nigeria Is POssible -PO