The Delta State Government has proposed the construction of a new fire service station at the Government House in Asaba and the rehabilitation of existing stations in 2027 to strengthen emergency response across the state.
The Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Special Duties, Prince Gregory Ejowhomu, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after presenting the bureau’s 2027 budget proposal on behalf of the Commissioner, Hon. Terry Etacherure, during the bilateral discussions with ministries, departments and agencies on the preparation of the 2027 budget in Asaba.
Ejowhomu said the proposed projects were aimed at improving the working conditions of firefighters and equipping them to respond more effectively to emergencies.
He said, “We have said that we have to build a new fire service station at the Delta State Government House. We also have the rehabilitation of some old existing fire stations so that our officers can be able to carry out their duties effectively.”
On the bureau’s achievements in 2026, the permanent secretary said the government had constructed new fire service stations in Abraka and Orerokpe, while additional fire trucks had been procured to strengthen firefighting operations.
He disclosed that the newly purchased trucks would soon be deployed for service.
“The Bureau for Special Duties has done a lot in 2026. We succeeded in building new fire service stations. The ones we have in Abraka and Orerokpe are brand-new fire service stations.
“Some new fire trucks have also been bought, and any time from now, they will be put into use,” he said.
On the government’s response to flooding and affected communities, Ejowhomu said a committee had been established to address flood-related issues in the state.
He explained that the committee was chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, while the Commissioner for Special Duties served as its vice-chairman.
He referred further questions on the committee’s activities and interventions in affected communities to the office of the SSG and the committee.
Ejowhomu said the bureau’s 2027 budget planning was also guided by the government’s directive to ministries, departments and agencies to set clear targets and prioritise the completion of ongoing projects ahead of the election year.
He said the bureau would focus on completing existing projects rather than embarking on new ones that could affect the timely delivery of ongoing programmes.
