Urgent Call for Improved Fire Service Response and Support in Osun State Following Hostel Fire Incident
TO: The Executive Governor, State of Osun* *FROM: Caretaker Chairman, NANS JCC Osun Axis* DATE: May 28, 2026 SUBJECT: *Urgent Call for Improved Fire Service Response and Support in Osun State Following Hostel Fire Incident* It is with deep concern and profound disappointment that we, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Osun Axis, bring to your esteemed attention a recent tragic incident that occurred this evening at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree. A devastating fire engulfed a student hostel, resulting in the complete loss of students' properties and essential academic materials. While we are immensely grateful that no lives were lost, the incident has highlighted critical shortcomings in our state's emergency response infrastructure. The response to this critical emergency was severely hampered by the late arrival of the fire service. More disturbingly, upon their arrival, the fire fighting vehicle reportedly lacked adequate ...