Federal Government Releases Emergency Numbers Nigerians Can Call for Urgent Medical Help

(Ambulances. Photo by Premuim Times)

The federal government has issued state emergency contact center numbers and advised Nigerians to dial 112 in case of an emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

112 is a central point of contact for emergency medical help, according to a Wednesday update from the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS).

In order to facilitate quicker responses to medical situations, it stated that a few of states also had specific emergency contact center lines.

According to NEMSAS, first responders are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the emergency response system provides professional care, swift response, and lifesaving services.

The Federal Capital Territory and 35 states' emergency call center numbers were made available by the agency; the majority of states used 112 in addition to designated numbers.

In Abia, the listed emergency numbers are 112 and 08000000800, while in Adamawa, residents can call 112, 1755, or 07011111443.

Akwa Ibom residents can call 112, 08000022322 or 08000022422, while Anambra residents can use 112, 5111, 0800 220 0008 or 112.

For Bauchi, the listed numbers are 112 and 07038636433, while Bayelsa residents can call 112 or 0800 220 0223.

NEMSAS listed Benue’s emergency call centre as “Not Operational,” while Borno residents can call 112 or 08000000033.

Cross River has 112 as its listed emergency number, while Delta residents can call 112, 07041008130 or 07041008131.

For Ebonyi, the listed numbers are 112, 08086446891 and 08086445736, while Edo residents can call 112, 739 or 09037999871.

Ekiti residents can call 112, 08000606606, 08111111-22, -33, -44 or -55, while Enugu residents can use 112, 09074996090 or 07066466429.

Gombe residents can call 112 or 07033825646, while NEMSAS listed Imo’s emergency call centre as “Not Operational.”

Jigawa has 112 as its listed emergency number, while Kaduna residents can call 112 or 08064111599.

For Kano, the listed numbers are 112, 09019999920 and 09049999914, while Katsina and Kebbi each have 112 listed.

Kogi also lists 112 as its emergency number, while Kwara residents can call 112, 09062010001, or 09062010002.

Lagos residents can call 112 or 767, while Nasarawa residents can use 112 or 08144911269 for emergency assistance.

For Niger, the listed numbers are 112, 0802 242 2953 and 0815 557 7513, while Osun residents can call 112, 08111110532 or 08111110561.

Ogun residents can call 112 or 08112000033, while Ondo residents can use 112 or 08055300300.

For Oyo, the listed emergency numbers are 112 and 615, while Plateau residents can call 112 or 09136982496.

Rivers residents can call 112, 09040222281, 09040222283 or 09040222285, while Sokoto residents can use 112, 07045963318 or 07071765080.

For Taraba, the listed numbers are 112, 07041122777 and 07041100777, while Yobe residents can call 112, 09169981792 or 08000090009.

Zamfara has 112 as its listed emergency number, while residents of the FCT can call 112, 09157892931 or 09157892932.

The public was instructed by NEMSAS to keep the emergency numbers handy and utilize them in the event that they needed immediate medical attention.

According to the organization, its first responders were prepared to offer prompt, expert care to help preserve lives in an emergency.

It advised Nigerians to call 112 in an emergency, pointing out that the service is open seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.