Ilori-Oduntan, in a statement signed by the Press Officer of the Ogun State Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr
On his part, the Director f Ogun State Fire and Safety Services, Fatai Adefala, appreciated the current administration for the facelift given to all existing fire stations, and the construction of four new ultra-modern fire and safety services stations across the state.
He promised that they will continue to do more for the safety of the lives and property of the people. Adefala said, “International Firefighters Day was commemorated worldwide on May 4 annually to honour the sacrifice of firefighters who had died in the line of duty and to celebrate and acknowledge the effort of those still living, who continue to risk their lives on daily bases in the course of rendering their humanitarian services to the populace.”
Meanwhile, the highlights of the event included the decoration of the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Lateef Benson and other management staff of the ministry with the 2023 International Firefighters Day emblem by Adefala.
In her remarks, the Iyaloja of Lipede market, Mrs Adenekan Bakre, appreciated the men of the Ogun State Fire and Safety Services for taking out time to sensitise traders on the various ways to combat fire disasters in the case of any emergency.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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