The Abia State Government has carried out a comprehensive awareness campaign to enlighten residents about the existence of Abia Emergency Tripod System.
Addressing newsmen during a walk show in Umuahia, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security, Fire and Emergency Services, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, explained that the campaign aims at educating residents on how to access the emergency services of the Abia State Government.
Mr Alajemba said the Tripod System integrates security, medical emergencies, and fire services designed to enhance life-saving emergency services across the state.
He said that highly trained and certified paramedics have been engaged in the operation of the emergency system, adding that plans are underway to train homeland security personnel and fire service teams to enhance their emergency response capabilities.
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 Senior Special Assistant to the Governor said that efforts were in place to secure more ambulances for increased coverage and called on well-meaning individuals and organizations to support government’s efforts in establishing an efficient and sustainable emergency system.
He urged residents to utilize the emergency services by calling dedicated line – 08133556900 in the event of any situation requiring immediate assistance.
