The Federal Government is pushing for 112 as Nigeria’s unified emergency number to improve emergency response and coordination across the country.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the plan during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, led by the Chairman of its Governing Board, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The move followed the approval of the National Economic Council, NEC, which endorsed 112 as the national emergency number for use by all levels of government and emergency response agencies.
Shettima said the initiative requires close collaboration among state governments and emergency responders. Therefore, he directed the NCC to prepare a clear implementation roadmap. He also instructed the commission to work closely with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to strengthen coordination across the country.
Furthermore, the Vice President assured the delegation that the government would mobilise funding through the NEC and support from the private sector. He stressed that emergency response agencies must remain committed to making the system effective.
Meanwhile, Olorunnimbe said governors and emergency agencies have an important role in the success of the project. According to him, agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force, state ambulance services and NEMA must support the initiative to ensure people receive prompt assistance during emergencies.
In addition, he said every Nigerian should be able to access emergency services quickly through a single telephone number. He added that cooperation among all stakeholders would determine the success of the project.
According to daily post,The Federal Government believes that its push for 112 as Nigeria’s unified emergency number will create a faster, more coordinated and reliable emergency response system for Nigerians.
