The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce 112 as Nigeria's single nationwide emergency telephone number, aiming to improve coordination and response to emergencies across the country.
The decision was disclosed after a meeting 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 initiative follows the National Economic Council's approval of 112 as the country's official emergency number, with the goal of creating a unified emergency response system involving all levels of government and relevant agencies.
Vice President Shettima directed the NCC to prepare a roadmap for the implementation of the project and work closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to strengthen emergency response coordination nationwide.
He also assured that funding for the initiative would be mobilised through the National Economic Council and private sector partnerships, while urging state governments and emergency service providers to fully support the programme.
Speaking at the meeting, Olorunnimbe revealed that the NCC has already established about 35 Emergency Communications Centres across Nigeria. He stressed the need for stronger collaboration among state governments, the Nigeria Police Force, ambulance services, and NEMA to ensure prompt assistance for people in distress.
According to him, adopting a single emergency number will enable faster response times and improve public safety across the country.
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