Ondo government defends use of tricycle ambulances after criticism
Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Signage and Advertisement, Yomi Oyekan, has responded to criticism over the state’s donation of tricycle ambulances at the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital complex. Oyekan described the vehicles as a strategic addition to improve emergency healthcare, especially in rural areas. He emphasized that these tricycles are not replacements for standard ambulances but are designed for hard-to-reach communities. The initiative has sparked debate on social media, with some defending the move and others expressing strong disapproval.
What we know
- Yomi Oyekan defended the use of modified tricycle ambulances, stating they are meant for rural and hard-to-reach areas.
- The vehicles were donated by the Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration at the FUTA Teaching Hospital Complex.
- Critics on social media questioned the suitability of tricycles as ambulances in an oil-producing state.
- Oyekan insisted the initiative is about practical healthcare solutions, not replacing conventional ambulances.
- The move has continued to generate mixed reactions online, with some comparing it unfavorably to ambulance systems in other countries.
