Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has condoled with renowned gospel singer and broadcaster, Dr. Yinka Ayefele over the fire outbreak that gutted the Head Office of Fresh 105.9FM, Ibadan, on Friday.
The inferno, which occurred on August 15 at the Challenge Office of the station, destroyed the studios of Fresh 105.9FM and Blast 98.3FM, alongside the newsroom, transmitter/server rooms, and other key facilities, leaving a trail of devastation during active broadcast operations.
The House of Representatives member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, described the fire incident as a painful loss to the Nigerian media landscape.
He stressed that Fresh 105.9FM has become a household name and a vital platform for entertainment, information, and cultural expression in the South-West and beyond.
“I am deeply saddened by the fire disaster at Fresh 105.9FM. This station is not just a radio house but a cultural asset and a voice of the people.
“My heart goes out to Dr. Yinka Ayefele, the management, staff, and millions of loyal listeners affected by this tragic incident,” Oseni said.
The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), also noted that the station’s resilience and track record of excellence would help it bounce back stronger.
Oseni commended the swift intervention of residents, passersby, and officials of the Oyo State Fire Service in combating the flames before it spread further, describing their action as a demonstration of communal solidarity and civic responsibility.
He called on relevant authorities, corporate bodies, and philanthropists to rally around Ayefele and his team to restore operations without delay.
He also urged the appropriate agencies to launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire, adding that such disasters highlighted the need for stronger emergency response systems and improved safety standards for media and corporate institutions.
Meanwhile, the Management of Fresh 105.9FM management, in a statement by its Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Samson Akindele, confirmed the incident, noting that while the extent of the damage was yet to be ascertained, no casualties were recorded.
The Management also expressed appreciation to all good-spirited Nigerians who stood by the station in the course of the fire incident.
