AICL inaugurates fire truck, 1MW solar mini grid for Wuse Market
In a decisive effort to address recurring fire outbreaks that have caused significant economic losses and emotional distress in Wuse Market, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Her Excellency Maureen Tamuno, has inaugurated a new fire truck for the market.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, where she officially handed over the truck to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Amb. Tamuno said the intervention demonstrated AICL’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and businesses in one of Abuja’s busiest commercial hubs.
She explained that the newly acquired fire truck represents a proactive investment in emergency preparedness, designed to ensure faster response times and reduce the likelihood of devastating incidents that traders have experienced over the years.
According to her, “enhancing safety infrastructure is essential not only for protecting livelihoods but also for restoring traders’ confidence and strengthening the resilience of the market.”
Amb. Tamuno reaffirmed that AICL would continue to work closely with the FCT Administration, market leadership, and relevant stakeholders to implement long-term solutions that support economic stability and sustainable growth.
She lauded the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, for his consistent support toward improving critical infrastructure across the FCT. She noted that his leadership has created an enabling environment for initiatives that promote safety, business continuity, and economic development.
Amb. Tamuno added that the inauguration of the fire truck signals a renewed commitment to stronger safety and emergency preparedness in the market. She emphasized that the intervention would help prevent the recurrence of past fire incidents by improving response time, enhancing coordination with emergency services, and better protecting traders and their investments.
She also noted that the initiative aligns with the FCT Administration’s broader efforts—under the leadership of Wike—to make Abuja a safer and more resilient capital in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
The event also featured the inauguration of the Wuse Market 1MW PV Solar Interconnected mini grid, an initiative designed to provide reliable, clean, and affordable electricity to traders. The project aims to reduce dependency on generators, ensure stable power supply, and significantly enhance business productivity across the market.
Director of the FCT Fire Service, Engr. Adebayo Amiola, praised AICL for the timely intervention. He described the fire truck as a crucial asset that would boost emergency response capacity within the market and surrounding communities.
He noted that the truck would reduce response time, improve fire suppression efficiency, and strengthen coordination between first responders and market authorities. He also assured traders that the Fire Service would intensify patrols, increase fire safety inspections, and train market personnel on prevention and early detection.
In separate goodwill messages, Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association, Raphael Okorie; MD/CEO of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Engr. Chijioke Okwokenje; and MD/CEO of GVE Projects Limited, Ifeanyi Orajaka, expressed gratitude to AICL and the FCT Administration. They described the interventions as a major relief and a transformative step toward improving market safety and operational efficiency.
Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) is the investment arm of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The Company is committed to driving sustainable economic growth through strategic investments, infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, and business facilitation within the FCT.
