Fire Prevention Requires Better Planning, Modern Technology — Rhodes-Vivour

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said fire prevention and emergency response must be treated as a critical part of governance because of the devastating impact fire incidents have on lives, property and businesses.
Rhodes-Vivour spoke as one of the panellists at the premiere of CBI News’ documentary, “Burning Point: Inside Lagos Fire” and a stakeholder dialogue, held in Lagos.
Discussing the theme “Beyond the Flames: Rethinking Disaster Preparedness, Response and Accountability in Nigeria,” he said fire could destroy value and reduce investments to zero, especially in a state where insurance coverage is not wide...