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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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Osun Govt Provides Free Eye Care for Over 42,000 Pupils

 

In a significant stride toward enhancing child healthcare, the Osun State Government has provided free eye care services to more than 42,000 students across public primary and secondary schools.

The initiative, tagged the “Imole Eye Health Programme”, was spearheaded by the Osun State Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The program aimed to improve eye health among school children by offering free eye screenings, surgeries, prescription glasses, and essential medications.

Prior to receiving treatment, all beneficiaries underwent comprehensive eye examinations in their respective schools. Reports indicate that students diagnosed with refractive errors were provided with spectacles, while those requiring further medical attention received necessary medications.

Speaking on the impact of the initiative, the Executive Secretary of OSHIA, Dr. Rasaq Akindele, expressed satisfaction with the massive turnout, noting that the number of beneficiaries exceeded initial projections.

Executive Secretary of OSHIA, Dr. Rasaq Akindele,

“We initially planned for 25,000 students, but data now shows that over 42,000 have benefited from this free eye care program. Despite the unexpected numbers, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the required care,” Dr. Akindele stated.

He further emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing avoidable blindness among children in Osun State and appreciated parents for allowing their wards to participate in the exercise.

The program was simultaneously conducted across different zones of the state, including Ede, Ikirun, Iwo, and Ila zones.


Expressing their gratitude, some of the beneficiaries, Adetunji Favour and Shuaib Nafisat, thanked Governor Ademola Adeleke for prioritizing the well-being of children in the state, praying for his continued success.


This initiative reaffirms the Osun State Government’s dedication to quality healthcare and the welfare of its young population.

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