Gov Adeleke Officially Presents 2 New Fire Trucks To Osun Fire Service In Osogbo
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday inaugurated two fire trucks that were purchased and made available for the use of the state fire service while promising to announce the state’s disaster management strategy soon.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said the last time the state government bought fire trucks was during the Olagunsoye Oyinlola administration which were later repaired by the Rauf Aregbesola administration.
Governor Adeleke said the two new trucks marked the first phase of the reforms of the fire service sector, promising that more trucks are on the way.
‘Today, I kick started phase one of our administration’s reforms in the fire service sector. This is the start of an expanded reforms which will include the provision of fire fighting trucks, equipment accessories, training of personnel and implementation of national standards for disaster prevention.
When we took office, the fire service was down. The service lacked appropriate firefighting equipment. The sector was largely neglected. Our team decided to focus attention on reequipping the service because of its importance to the state economy.
Disaster management is a key element of every economy. Unfortunately, this is a sector mostly overlooked. Failure to manage disaster issues can wreck homes, individuals, businesses and even a state. We must all join hands to ensure preventive practices.
Our government is working on a disaster preparedness management strategy. The Secretary to the State Government is to work on an inter-ministerial committee to fast track the process’ Adeleke noted.
Welcoming the governor, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon Rasheed Aderibigbe told the gathering that the last 12 years has been the worst for the fire service sector in the state.
He recalled that disaster management was accorded very low attention under the previous APC administration, commending Governor Adeleke for his holistic approach to governance especially the renewed attention to the fire service sector .
‘We thank His Excellency for reviving the fire service. These trucks and more that are still coming will go a long way to strengthen the capacity of the service to curtail incidents of fire outbreak’ the Commissioner said.
The event was attended by the Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina, members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers and other government functionaries-Team@orientactualmags.com
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