Let me first congratulate the DG/CEO of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, Prof Samson Duna, members of the Fire Safety Section and the entire staff of the Building Research Department for organizing this National Fire Safety Workshop with the theme “Fire Safety Management in Nigerian Markets: Challenges and Pragmatic Solutions”.
This workshop is timely considering the rate of loss of lives and damages to properties due to frequent fire outbreaks in the country.
It is commendable that over the years, the institute has positioned itself amongst the most vibrant in its parent Ministry (FMSTI) which is evident in the recent contributions and breakthroughs of its R&D activities.
Let me assure everyone that the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation as a parent Ministry of NBRRI will continue to support the institute towards achieving its vision, mission and mandates which are designed to make it a research center of global refute and standard.
At this juncture, I would like to declare the workshop open.
Thank you all
Dr. Peter Ekweozoh mni
Director, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation/NBRRI Board Member.