By Tomi Lala
In his effort to revive Osun State Fire Service emergency response infrastructure in Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has commissioned three new fire trucks for the Osun State Fire Service.
During the commissioning ceremony at the Fire Service Headquarters on Wednesday in Abeere, Governor Adeleke described it as an important milestone in his administration’s ongoing commitment to strengthen fire safety and emergency response services in Osun.
He recalled that before he assumed office, the state’s fire service infrastructure had been neglected for over 14 years, with no new trucks procured in that period.
He, however, assured that plans are already underway to procure the other trucks, promising to deploy at least one truck to each of the nine federal constituencies in Osun, as well as the headquarters in Osogbo.
“When I assumed office, I was deeply concerned by the bad state of our fire service facilities.
“The last procurement of fire trucks had occurred over fourteen (14) years ago, a situation that was both alarming and unacceptable. I knew that immediate and strategic intervention was necessary.
“Today, I am proud to announce that this administration has taken decisive steps to revive the Osun State Fire Service. We have so far procured seven (7) modern fire trucks and one (1) water tanker to significantly boost our emergency response capacity. In addition, we have supplied essential firefighting equipment, including protective gears to ensure our brave officers are well-equipped, well-prepared, and adequately protected in the line of duty. We have also prioritized the training of our fire officers so they can respond to emergencies with professionalism and efficiency.
“The commissioning of these additional three (3) fire trucks underscores our administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property. These assets will greatly improve the responsiveness and efficiency of our fire service, giving our citizens peace of mind and renewed confidence in the system.
“As we celebrate this progress, I wish to remind everyone of my earlier promise to ensure equitable distribution of resources across the state. It remains my goal to provide at least one (1) fire truck to each of the nine (9) Federal Constituencies in Osun State and one at the Fire Service Headquarters”, He noted.
Earlier in his remarks, the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdulrosheed Aderigbigbe, emphasised that Adeleke has unwavering commitment to safety and wellbeing of citizens, noting that “Since inception, he has been consistently demonstrating his dedication to this cause by providing Fire Tenders in four (04) Federal Constituencies.”
