FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE ACT REPEAL AND RE ENACTMENT BILL
Bill · Governance
A Bill repeals and re-enacts the Federal Fire Service Act to modernize fire safety regulations and strengthen the service. It targets the Federal Fire Service and the public to enhance emergency response. This aims to improve fire safety standards across Nigeria.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to repeal and re-enact the Federal Fire Service Act to modernize fire safety regulation and strengthen the Federal Fire Service.
Who Does It Target?
The Federal Fire Service, building owners, businesses, and the public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Modernize fire safety standards, strengthen the Federal Fire Service, and improve emergency response capacity.
Key Features
Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration or active framework Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation or relevant mechanism
How to Access
Details available through the National Assembly or relevant government agency.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to repeal and replace the Federal Fire Service Act (Cap F22 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act, the National Building Code, the NESREA Act, and relevant state fire service laws. Aligns with international fire safety standards and the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.