Legendary musician Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has been named the National Fire Safety Ambassador by the Federal Fire Service (FFS), the agency announced during the closing ceremony of its 2025 National Fire Safety Week on Friday.
The week-long campaign, themed “Building a Culture of Fire Safety Across Nigeria: Overcoming the ‘Not My Portion’ Mentality,” aimed to encourage Nigerians to adopt proactive fire-prevention habits, report hazards early, and embrace personal responsibility for safety.
In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson and Head of Corporate Services, DCF P.O. Abraham, the FFS recounted the various initiatives conducted during the awareness week.
At the closing event held at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, the Controller General, Samuel Adeyemi, represented by Deputy Controller General Aliyu Tambari, formally recognised 2Baba for his new role.
Tambari said, “In a special category, I must also acknowledge the nominee of the National Fire Safety Ambassador award, 2Baba Idibia. His willingness to lend his voice and influence to this nation is commendable. As a national fire safety ambassador, we expect him to champion behavioural change, amplify public awareness, and inspire a new generation to embrace a culture of safety. His platform gives him the ability to connect with millions, and we are confident he will use it to promote responsibility and vigilance towards prevention.”
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Prompt News reports the collaboration between 2Baba and the FFS began in November when the musician visited the CG to seek technical support for the safety and emergency preparedness of his 25th-anniversary concert, “The 2Baba Experience.”
Following the visit, the FFS announced a strategic partnership with the entertainment sector to promote fire-prevention awareness, starting with the concert.
During the meeting, 2Baba expressed his gratitude to the CG and the Service, emphasising the importance of safety in public gatherings. He said, “Music brings people together, but safety keeps the joy alive. Working with the Federal Fire Service gives me confidence that this celebration will be memorable, safe, and inspiring for everyone.”
