The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched its 2024 bushfire prevention campaign at Yung Duuni in the Sagnarigu Municipality, under the theme “Effective Bushfire Prevention: Stakeholders’ Role in Ensuring a Greener Tomorrow.”
Representing the Regional Fire Commander, ADO I Hudu Baba emphasized GNFS’s commitment to reducing bushfires through education and community engagement. He called for collaboration with traditional authorities and District Assemblies to safeguard farmlands and vegetation.
Hon. Mohammed Yakubu Ahmed Polo, the Sagnarigu Municipal Chief Executive, pledged the assembly’s full support for the campaign’s objectives.
The Savannah Regional Fire Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) launched its 2024/2025 anti-bushfire campaign on Wednesday, November 13.
The Regional Fire Commander DCFO Emmanuel Ofori Adjei and other speakers enumerated the devastating effects of bush fires and how to curb the menace.
Special appreciation to key stakeholders, including the Municipal and Regional Coordinating Councils, Sister Security Service heads, Chiefs, and Aroucha Ghana, for the support offered.
Between January and October 2024, Ghana has recorded a significant rise in fire outbreaks, with 658 incidents compared to 569 during the same period in 2023.