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Osun: Fire Destroy Property Worth N15.3bn in 2024

    Osun State Fire Service says property worth N15,308,651,017 were lost to fire outbreaks in the state between January and December 2024. The losses were recorded in the state fire service's annual ‘fire incident record,’ which the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) obtained on Friday in Oshogbo. According to the data, the state fire service received 103 fire outbreak calls in the year under review, and it attended to 16 additional non-fire-related calls. The data also reflected that the majority of the fire outbreaks took place in February and December when 20 fire outbreaks were recorded each. READ:  Soun appoints Rev Owoade as Palace Chaplain However, the highest property loss was recorded in December, with N12.580 billion in property lost to fire outbreaks. This was followed by the month of May when property worth N1.249 billion was destroyed during five recorded fire incidents. According to the data, seven persons died from the fire incidents, with one death recorded in ...
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Adeleke to boost Osun economy with Adire

 



Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to boost the state’s economy by promoting Adire industry. He says he is set to unveil a policy to attract entrepreneurs.


Speaking at the unveiling of Adire Osun Festival official logo, Adeleke said the state remained the home of Adire, hence, there was need to spread it to other states.


He added: “We are resolved to support and promote this brand. On an annual basis, we will be hosting Adire industry events to upgrade the stakeholders. We will develop a sector based policy that will encourage entrepreneurs in this field.


“We will also support market development and design growth for the fabric. From 2025, our government will develop the capacity of industry players towards superior presence in the market.”


Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creative Economy, Events and Entertainment, Tunde Laface, said Adire had become a global cultural trend that must be harnessed.

He said: “Adire Osun Street Carnival is the highlight of Adire Festival and it will encompass zones and local governments in Osun State.


“This major revenue earner will boost the culture and tourism potential of Osun State, as well as create empowerment opportunities for our teeming youth population

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