NEMA, South West Zonal Office coordinator, Mr. Saheed Akiode who featured on a Yoruba radio program “Oro Ilu” at inspiration F.M 100.5fm, Ibadan.
1. “Oro Ilu” is a popular Yoruba radio show that focuses on issues affecting the lives and livelihood of the people of Oyo and its environs.
“Oro Ilu” is a popular Yoruba radio show that focuses on issues affecting lives and livelihood of the people of oyo and its environs
2. Discussions at the program were centered on the recent Bodija market fire, the building collapse at Sango police barrack, and the 2023 flood prediction by NIMET and NIHSA respectively.
3. While responding to questions on the show, Mr. Akiode identified the causes of the fire outbreak at Bodija market and the Building collapse at the police barrack in Sango and proffered possible solutions in that regard.
4. He stressed the need for having a fire service station at the marketplaces for quick response; an insurance policy for market women/ men and carrying out integrity tests on buildings to prevent future occurrences.
5. Mr. Akiode also discussed 2023 flood outlook. He called on residents of Oyo and its environs to adhere strictly to early warning as contained in the Seasonal Climate prediction (SCP) released by NIMET and NIHSA.
