OSRC back on air after fire outbreak



Following a comprehensive review which certified that the transmission operations of the stations of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation can recommence after the unfortunate fire incident of the early hours of today Sunday, 27th November, the Management of Ondo State Radiovision Corporation has directed a gradual resumption of transmission for the three services.

In this regard, the Sunshine 96.5FM Alalaye will resume at exactly 12pm today. This is to be followed in sequence by Orange 94.5FM and the Television services respectively.

The Corporation remains committed to all our esteemed viewers, listeners and clients.

Today, Sunday, 27th November, 2022 there was a fire incident at the administrative section of the headquarters of the Ondo state government owned broadcast media, OSRC had earlier said in a statement. 

Chairman and CEO of the media group, Kunle Adebayo, who stated this said However no human casualty was recorded, and the operational facilities including transmitters and studio equipment at our three services, OSRC TV, ORANGE FM and ALALAYE FM which now operate from the same premises are intact.

“The State and Federal Fire services were duly invited and they responded promptly, and put out the fire at the administrative section before it could do further damage.

“The Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON has been briefed.

“The Corporation’s authority has directed a temporary shut down of our transmission operation to ensure that the premises is secure while also assessing the situation.

“At the moment there are no final conclusions about the cause of the development but interim assessment indicates a power surge.

“OSRC wishes to appreciate all who have sent words of solidarity over the incident, particularly our esteemed viewers, listeners and clients.

“We wish to assure the public that we will be back on air very soon.


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