- The Federal Government plans to adopt 112 as Nigeria’s single emergency number
- State governments and emergency agencies will collaborate on its implementation
- The initiative aims to improve coordination and speed up emergency response nationwide
The Federal Government has announced plans to engage state governments and emergency response agencies as it prepares for the nationwide rollout of 112 as Nigeria’s unified emergency telephone number.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha.
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According to the statement, the decision followed a meeting at the Presidential Villa between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by the Chairman of its Governing Board, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe.
The meeting came shortly after the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by the Vice President, approved the adoption of 112 as the country’s single emergency contact number for all levels of government and emergency response agencies.
The initiative is aimed at creating a coordinated national emergency response system capable of delivering faster assistance to people in distress.
During the meeting, Shettima directed the NCC to develop a detailed implementation plan for the project and work closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to improve coordination among emergency responders nationwide.
The Vice President also assured the delegation that the initiative would receive sustained support, noting that funding would be sourced through the National Economic Council and private sector partnerships.
He further called on emergency response organisations to demonstrate strong commitment and collaborate effectively to ensure the successful implementation of the new emergency system.
Speaking earlier, Olorunnimbe disclosed that the NCC had already established about 35 Emergency Communications Centres across the country.
He, however, stressed the need for stronger collaboration from state governments, the Nigeria Police Force, ambulance services and NEMA to keep the centres functional and ensure prompt responses to emergency situations.
According to him, the success of the initiative depends on the collective commitment of all stakeholders to provide timely assistance to Nigerians facing emergencies.
He urged governments and emergency agencies to support the project, describing it as a national responsibility that would help save lives by ensuring quicker access to emergency services.
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