Two winners have emerged in the
risk management writing contest put together by the National Fire Prevention
Awareness and Advocacy (NFPAWA), a life, fire safety and security risk
management organisation, for safety experts.
The novel competition in Nigeria and West
Africa is according to NFPAWA, an initiative geared towards developing capacity
in security, fire and safety risk management as well as part of programmes line
up for the forthcoming risk management conference by the organisation.
The winners, Martin Agbili and Jonathan Mariga wrote on scientific guide and accepted methodology for
fire and explosion investigation as well as
accepted standards, benchmarks and mitigative measures for information
communications technology, telecoms and
other critical facilities and infrastructure.
Their win came after thorough and careful
screening from industry experts who singled out their works amidst other
entries.
As part of the prizes for the competition, the
two winners will be attending the
certification program for free from May 9-12 at the Oriental Hotels,
Lagos. The programme is worth N250,000. In addition, winners will be privileged to
meet with global experts in the field as they are availed new depths, orientation
and insights which will guide them.
Engr Martin Agbili, a senior service officer in Anambra State Fire
Service, commended the organisation on the initiative as well as the rare
opportunity given him to partake in the conference.
“This is a rare privilege given practising and aspiring emergency services professionals, security consultants and risk managers and I am happy to be part of this being the first of its kind in Nigeria and West Africa at large. Thank you NFPAWA for counting me worthy to attend the forthcoming conference,”
The conference themed
‘Sustainable Macro Economic Development: The Safety Perspectives’ will draw
attention to operational risks management with focus on health, life and
environmental safety while also addressing issues of professionalism across all
business sectors and government institutions.
The four -day event will draw
eight leading risks consultants from the USA and South Africa who will network
with and share knowledge while educating risk professionals, including
architects, construction engineers, emergency response personnel accident investigators and others, the modern trends, standards and bench marks to
assess, control and mitigate risks both at the home and workplace.
WHO IS ENGR. MARTIN AGBILI (AGILITY)
Engr. Martin Agbili popularly called AGILITY is an Electrical/Safety Engineer. Presently, he is a Senior Fire Officer in Anambra State Fire Service with 20 years experience in fire fighting and fire safety.
He is in charge of training/fire prevention/sensitization in Anambra State Fire Service, Nigeria.
He is presently, the Chairman of Institution of Safety Engineers (NISE), Awka Chapter. and also the PRO of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Awka Branch. He also serve as the Technical Secretary of the Nigerian Institution of Electrical Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Awka Chapter.
In addition, he is the Secretary General of Firemen Welfare Association of Nigeria (FMWAN) and a FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT Consultant.
He has authored two books on Fire (first of its kind in Nigeria) and have published papers and articles in journal and many platforms (both printed and online) including on this platform where he regularly educate us about Fire prevention in the community.
Engr Martin use every waking opportunity to educate and enlighten about fire and safety. He belongs to many Professional Bodies which are:
*Fire Protection Association of Nigeria (FPAN)
*National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
*The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
*International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (IABPFF)
*International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
*International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI)
*Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
*Institute of French Petroleum (IFP)
*Institute of Safety Professional of Nigeria (ISPON)
*The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISE)
*The Nigerian Institution of Electrical Electronics Engineers (NIEEE)
*Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
He can be reached at the Anambra State Fire Sevice, Hqrts, Awka.
Facebook: Agbili Martin Agility
LinkedIn: Engr Martin Agbili
Twitter: @Agilitymartin
From us at @myengineers , we congratulate you. Keep the flag flying!!!
