NYSC members sensitize pupils on fire disasters

The campaign took place at the school’s premises and was designed to sensitize pupils on how to prevent or manage fire disasters when they occur. “A secondary school was chosen because, as leaders of tomorrow, if they are equipped with the necessary skills from this age, they would, in turn, possess the ability to right […]

The campaign took place at the school’s premises and was designed to sensitize pupils on how to prevent or manage fire disasters when they occur. “A secondary school was chosen because, as leaders of tomorrow, if they are equipped with the necessary skills from this age, they would, in turn, possess the ability to right the wrongs in their communities. They will be able to convey to their parents and guardians the dangers of engaging in harmful practices that make their surroundings disaster prone,” said Kalu Thomas Uma, president and team leader of the NYSC/NEMA community development service.

The corps members told the pupils that: “tree felling, indiscriminate bush burning, improper use of cooking gas, leaving candles lit or electrical appliances and kerosene lanterns when out of view and careless handling of flammable objects and substances like petrol or kerosene, among others were amongst harmful practices that cause fire outbreaks.”

Students of the school said they had learnt how to manage and prevent disasters. Mercy Bata, a senior secondary school pupil said, “I have learnt that candles have to be used carefully, and not kept near any flammable substance as a precaution for fire outbreak.” Another, Chimdi Walter, said he was now equipped with requisite skills on fire disaster management. He said, “In the case of any fire outbreak, I now know that I need not panic. I have also learnt the behaviours of fire and how to control it.”