LAGOS 112, WHAT IS YOUR EMERGENCY?
The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) Response Unit was launched yesterday by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Professor Yemi Osinbajo who ably represented the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
Also present were His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State Dr Idiat Adebule, the Honourable Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), the LASEMA General Manager Mr Michael Akindele amongst others.
Despite the light shower, the turn out for the launch was impressive as the various MDAs were represented.
Eight years ago, a Command and Control Centre was launched. This Command and Control Centre hosted the 767 and 112 emergency lines and ever since then, Lagosians have been able to speak to trained agents manning the phone lines round the clock every single day of the year.
The Lagos State Government is working to expand the good work of the previous administration by upgrading the technology and expanding the service to reduce response times Within emergency medicine, the ‘golden hour’ refers to the period that prompt intervention will prevent death.
Too many people lose their lives and sources of livelihood, not from the initial incident, but from the lengthy response times due to inadequate resources.
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) is empowered by law to coordinate all the first responder activities through the LASEMA Response Unit (LRU) which was launched yesterday by the Vice President. This Unit will respond to emergencies out of its specially designed dispatch center- “the first in Lagos, first in Nigeria” as said by the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the launch yesterday.
This is no mean feat so the Lagos State Government is working very closely with the private sector; OEMs, technology providers, business process outsourcing companies and emergency training organizations to support the operations for a sustainable and efficient service.
Lagosians are implored to cooperate with the Government by calling only in cases of GENUINE emergencies. Every time what is known as a hoax call is placed, resources and attention are diverted from someone who may be genuinely in need.
The emergency numbers still remain 767 and 112.
We can’t stop accidents and crime entirely but we can work on a robust and effective response. Lagosians should feel safe at work, at rest and at play; It is indeed evident that Lagos Cares.
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ReplyDeleteAmbode what is remaining now is to give water to Lagos State and put cctv everywhere. we need cctv in all crooks and corner of Lagos State. Enough of mysterious kidnapping or missing in action.
Hmm see deola, wonder were his boss is. That fine chairman
DeleteGood one, but this onesome of the light up Lagos done recently started going off the same day this launching was done, is very worrisome.
DeleteNice one. Lagos state Governor is surely working and all eyes can see it.
ReplyDeleteGood to know
ReplyDeleteNice!!!!!thumbs up to Lagos state. Eko o ni baje!!!
ReplyDeleteGood one. Ambode is working, Lagos must Obey.
ReplyDeleteWow,this is cool
ReplyDeleteNice one
ReplyDelete112 isn't new. Its been in existence for some years now. My friend resigned in December from the Abuja office so she could go for her masters. The pay is poor and the job is stressful, especially the prank calls. But they sure do respond quickly. I remember when a vehicle caught fire on my street there in Lagos, I called them and they were cautious and apologized for not getting their team there on time, as they had received other emergency calls.
ReplyDeleteWe are getting there jare, na small small.
And na some people go get offer for this new place, Wey mi still dey look 4 work. This kin place, if u kno saabi person, u no fit get work. Baba God help mi
ReplyDeleteLagoa is working.It is only Ambode that is doing lotta projects.am yet to hear about other Governors.
ReplyDeleteEko oni Baje
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