Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has said his administration is closer to fulfilling his campaign promises to the people of the state by strengthening fire safety and emergency response services.


The governor made this known on Wednesday while commissioning three fire trucks to enhance fire service sector of the state.

Governor Adeleke recalled that when he assumed office in 2022 he was deeply concerned by the bad state of the state fire service facilities.

According to the governor: “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.”

Speaking on the new three fire trucks, Governor Adeleke said: ” 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.

With the commissioning of these three (3) trucks, we are now closer to fulfilling that pledge. Plans are already underway to procure the remaining trucks, ensuring that every region in our state is adequately equipped for emergency response.”

He reiterated his commitment in ensuring equitable distribution of resources across the state saying “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 ,however, sought support for his administration saying “Let us all continue to work together to build a safer, more resilient Osun State.”