ABUJA — The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has urged Nigerians to dial 112 whenever they require urgent medical assistance, stressing that prompt access to emergency services could help save lives.
The agency said the 112 emergency line serves as a central contact point for medical emergencies, with several states also operating dedicated emergency call centre numbers to ensure faster response.
According to NEMSAS, the national emergency medical response system is designed to provide rapid intervention, professional care and life-saving services, with first responders available round the clock.
The agency listed emergency contact numbers for 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory, noting that most of the participating states use 112 alongside state-specific emergency lines.
For Lagos, residents can dial 112 or 767, while emergency contacts for the FCT include 112, 09157892931 and 09157892932.
In Ogun State, residents can call 112 or 08111200033, while Oyo residents can access emergency services through 112, 615 or 07038636433.
NEMSAS, however, listed emergency call centres in Benue and Imo states as currently not operational.
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The agency advised Nigerians to save the emergency numbers and use them promptly whenever urgent medical attention is required, warning against delays that could worsen emergency situations.
NEMSAS said its first responders remain available 24 hours daily to provide quick and professional emergency care, reiterating that Nigerians should dial 112 in medical emergencies.
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