Governor of Ekiti state Biodun Oyebanji has commended the selfless and heroic acts of a State firefighter, Higher Superintendent Osho Oluwasola, and his team for their swift response in extinguishing a raging fire at a filling station in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, last week. He gave the commendation when he paid an unscheduled visit to Osho, who was injured during the operation and engaged him for about 20 minutes on aspects of their job at his residence in Ado Ekiti.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the visit, Governor Oyebanji hailed the firefighter and his team for their gallantry, noting that their effectiveness in curtaining the fire was a reflection of the dedication of public servants in the state to their duties.

He attributed the swift response of the state fire service to emergencies to his administration’s huge investment in fire fighting equipment as well as Government ‘s efforts at revamping the agency. In his response, describing the visit as a morale booster, Osho Oluwasola reaffirmed his commitment to serving the state, stating that the incident had only strengthened his resolve to protect lives and properties.