The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for its outstanding efforts in protecting lives and property, revealing that the Service saved properties valued at over GH¢151 million in the first quarter of 2025, a significant increase from the GH¢45 million recorded during the same period in 2024.

He made this disclosure on June 27, 2025, during the maiden graduation parade of Cadet Course Intake XXIV at the Fire Service College, held at the Fire Academy and Training School in James Town.

The minister praised the Acting Chief Fire Officer, directors, officers, and men of the GNFS for their tireless and often underappreciated service.

"You work in dangerous conditions, often without the recognition you deserve. Even more impressive, the Service helped save properties worth over GH¢151 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to GH¢45 million during the same period in 2024," he stated.

He extended the gratitude of the nation to the Service, urging them to continue raising public awareness and improving fire safety practices.

"On behalf of a grateful nation, I say thank you. Keep pushing boundaries, educating the public, and using every tool, whether digital or traditional, to make fire safety part of our national consciousness," he added.

To the newly commissioned officer cadets, the Minister charged them to uphold the core values of the Service.

"Serve every community with dignity and discipline. Avoid any conduct that could stain the honour of the badge. You are the first fruits of a new legacy. Let the Fire Service College be known by your excellence,” he said.

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