FG Urges Nigerians To Dial 112 For Medical Emergencies

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to dial 112 when they need urgent medical help and released state emergency call centre numbers to support faster response.

The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System, NEMSAS, said 112 is the central contact for emergency medical assistance. It said several states also have dedicated numbers for quicker local response.

NEMSAS said emergency responders are available 24 hours a day and that the system is meant to provide fast response, professional care and life-saving services. The list released by the agency covers 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Some states use 112 alone, while others combine it with state-specific lines. Lagos residents, for example, can call 112 or 767, while residents of the FCT can call 112, 09157892931 or 09157892932.

The agency listed Benue and Imo emergency call centres as not operational in the update. It advised Nigerians to save the relevant emergency numbers and use them whenever urgent medical assistance is required.

Sources: Daily Post, Premium Times