Irepodun/Ifelodun LG Chairman Urges Caution During Ember Months to Prevent Accidents and Fire Disasters.

Irepodun/Ifelodun LG Chairman Urges Caution During Ember Months to Prevent Accidents and Fire Disasters.

 By Asubiojo G.O

The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Administration, Honourable Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga (popularly known as CHENCO), has appealed to the people of Igede-Ekiti and Awo-Ekiti to exercise utmost caution as the Ember Months commence, warning against avoidable road accidents, fire outbreaks, and domestic mishaps that often claim lives and properties during this critical period.

Speaking during a sensitization forum held at the Council Secretariat, Honourable Oluwatuyi described September to December as a season marked by heightened social, religious, and political activities, which unfortunately also record an alarming rise in road crashes and fire disasters.

According to him:

 “We cannot deny the fact that the Ember Months come with a lot of activities that put pressure on our people. But as a government, we must continue to sensitize and educate our citizens that most of these accidents are avoidable if only we embrace caution, discipline, and safety consciousness. I want to strongly appeal to our people in Igede and Awo Ekiti to be very, very careful. Let us remember that prevention is better than cure.”

The Council Chairman charged residents to take responsibility by adhering to safety measures at home, in their offices, and especially on the road. He further called on motorists, motorcyclists, and transporters to shun reckless driving, over-speeding, overloading, and night journeys that often lead to irredeemable loss of lives.

In his contribution, the Vice Chairman, Honourable Remi Alade, also emphasized the need for vigilance and patience on the roads.

 “This is not the time for careless journeys or unnecessary haste. Our drivers, passengers, and pedestrians must learn to value their lives. Road crashes do not only destroy vehicles, they destroy families and futures. I am appealing to everyone to be very careful as we move into this festive season,” he stated.

Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Local Government, Honourable Dr. Tunji Sule, urged residents to cultivate the habit of putting off electrical appliances when leaving home or embarking on journeys.

 “A simple act like switching off electricity channels when not at home can save lives, prevent fire disasters, and protect hard-earned properties. People should avoid the culture of carelessness that endangers their families, neighbors, and communities. Safety must always come first,” Dr. Sule noted.

Also speaking, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLA), Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, highlighted the grave implications of neglecting safety measures, especially in offices and public buildings.

She listed consequences such as:

●Fire outbreaks resulting from electrical appliances left on.

●Loss of sensitive documents and data critical to government operations.

●Damage to office equipment due to power surges.

●Unnecessary financial loss and reputational damage to the institution.

●Threat to human lives which could have been prevented through simple caution.

Mrs. Akinbobola added:

“We must always remember that negligence is expensive. When offices fail to put off appliances, they not only endanger government property but also put lives at risk. This is a call for responsibility and consciousness from all workers.”