The Abia State Government has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign to enlighten residents about the Abia Emergency Tripartite System.
The system which integrates security, medical emergencies, and fire services under the Abia Emergency Tripartite System is designed to enhance life-saving emergency services across the state.
Speaking to Journalists after a roadshow in Umuahia, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, explained that the campaign aims to educate residents on how to access the emergency services.
:”We decided to go to every nook and cranny of Abia to inform the people of Abia that the government has provided very suitable state of the art emergency services.
“The emergency services provided by the government comprises the security system, medical emergency and the fire service and is referred to as the Abia State Emergency Tripartite System.
“Today we had a walk around Umuahia and by next week we will be going to Aba.
“We will go to the 17 LGAs to inform the people of Abia that the governor has free for everyone emergency system that can stand the test of time”, he stated.
The Governor’s Aide emphasized that the system is part of the state government’s efforts to improve healthcare access, safeguard investments, and ensure sustainable development and agreed that the system is designed to provide rapid responses to emergencies.
He expressed the commitment of the emergency responders to arriving in cases of emergencies within seven to ten minutes, with a specific focus on medical cases, such as asphyxiation and other critical medical emergencies that require a response within four minutes.
The Homeland Security boss further explained that quick response remains very vital pointing out that in cases of asphyxiation, a lack of oxygen for just four minutes can result in brain death, making resuscitation nearly impossible.
“Time is always of the essence in emergencies, and that’s why our ambulance services are dedicated to serving the people.
“We assure you that once you call us, we will respond promptly, Alajemba said.
He said that highly trained and certified paramedics had been engaged in the operation of the emergency system and added that plans were underway to train homeland security personnel and fire service teams to enhance their emergency response capabilities to boost the system.
According to Alajemba, ambulances have been strategically stationed in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia to ensure prompt response while patrol vans would be sent out to the rural communities in response to emergency calls.
The Governor’s Aide said that efforts were in place to secure more ambulances for increased coverage and called on well-meaning individuals and organizations to support the government’s efforts in establishing an efficient and sustainable emergency system.
Alajemba urged residents to utilize the emergency system by calling 08133556900 in the event of any situation requiring immediate assistance.
“We want Abians to know that time is of the essence in emergencies. Our ambulance services are dedicated to ensuring swift and professional care for our people. Once you call, we will respond promptly”, Alajemba assured.
