We lack facilities to function effectively – Oyo fire service

The Director of Operations, Oyo State Fire Service Agency, Ismail Adeleke says the agency lacks adequate facilities to function efficiently and effectively.

Adeleke raised the complaints with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, saying the challenges of inadequate facilities, equipment and personnel were major factors affecting the agency’s efficiency in its duties.

Adeleke commended Gov. Seyi Makinde of the state for trying his best for the agency, adding that the government alone could not provide the needs of the agency and requested the support of well-meaning individuals in the state.

“We have challenges with facilities, we don’t have enough facilities.

“The Oyo State Government is trying because the governor bought six firefighting vehicles for us during his first term and four utility vehicles; we have to give kudos to him.

” But every day the population of the state is increasing and towns are expanding, so far the population is increasing, our demand also must be increasing.

“Our demand for fire stations, demand for fire facilities and equipment is increasing every day,” he said