STI campaign on fire safety in markets

Sovereign Trust Insurance

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has partnered with the Federal Fire Service in organizing a fire drill and sensitization programme designed to equip the traders with life-saving skills.

The event held on Valentine’s Day, showed its love for the Saka Tinubu Market community on Victoria Island, Lagos, with a fire safety initiative, tagged, “Protecting What You Love”.

The event, which had in attendance members of the market executives, shop owners, and shoppers in the ever-busy market, emphasized prompt responses to fire emergencies in and around the market space.

The Federal Fire Service officials conducted practical demonstrations on the use of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation procedures, and fundamental fire prevention techniques.

The exercise was aimed at building the capacity of the market community to managing minor incidents before it gets escalated, thereby protecting lives and the assets of the shop owners in the event of a fire outbreak.

Speaking at the event, the Head of Marketing and Business Development Division of the Underwriting Firm, Olajumoke Olatubosun, explained to the gathering the rationale behind the gesture.

She said: “At STI, our commitment to our communities extends beyond financial protection. We are concerned about the well-being of our customers and the things they hold dear to their hearts. On this Valentine, we wanted to give a gift that truly matters which is the gift of safety and preparedness by empowering the traders here at Saka Tinubu Market with the knowledge to handle fire incidents whenever it occurs.

The collaboration underscores the critical role of public-private partnerships in enhancing urban safety. The Federal Fire Service lauded the initiative by commending STI for its proactive approach to corporate social responsibility and its investment in public safety education.

The event was greeted with appreciation from the market leadership who noted that such practical interventions are vital for a high-density commercial area like Saka Tinubu Market in the heart of Victoria Island.

 The exercise concluded with a renewed commitment from all parties to prioritize safety as a shared responsibility.