The Lagos State Government has commissioned 10 new prefabricated ambulance points across key locations in the state, aimed at strengthening pre-hospital emergency care and reducing response times for critical cases.
The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, during the formal unveiling held at the LASAMBUS base in Agege. The newly activated sites are located in Agege, Agbowa, Masha (Surulere), Badagry, Mile 2, Epe, Shomolu, Igando, Iba, and Ibeju-Lekki.
According to Ogunyemi, the initiative is a continuation of the state’s investment in healthcare infrastructure and is being implemented through the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.
“These ambulance points are more than just buildings. They represent access to urgent care, especially in times when every second counts,” she said. Ogunyemi explained that the units are strategically placed to improve coverage and enable faster deployment of medical personnel during emergencies.
Also speaking at the commissioning, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, emphasised that the new installations are part of a broader plan to decentralise emergency care in Lagos.
He stated that the government is building a system that integrates road ambulance bases, trauma centres, and communication upgrades into a coordinated response framework.
“We are not simply adding structures; we are scaling a system designed for resilience and accessibility,” Ogboye said.
He noted that trauma centres are already operational in Epe and at the Tollgate area, while additional centres are underway in other localities, including MCC Eti-Osa.
The project was executed by Hamibra Integrated Nigeria Ltd. Its Managing Director, Mr. Sulaiman Hammed, explained that the prefabricated stations were engineered to be more durable and adaptable than earlier versions.
He said the facilities are constructed with anti-burglar German steel panels, hybrid cooling systems, and are built to house personnel comfortably while securing medical equipment and ambulances.
“These units are modular and mobile, with a projected lifespan of over 50 years,” Hammed said, adding that the initiative reflects a shift toward efficient, long-term investments in public health infrastructure.
Representing LASAMBUS personnel, Deputy Director of Nursing, Mrs. Rasheedat Saka, highlighted how the new bases will enhance service delivery. She said the additional points would reduce response times and improve the operational readiness of emergency responders, regardless of weather conditions.
“We are now better positioned to provide timely intervention. These structures mean we’re closer to the people we serve,” she said.
She also reminded residents of the emergency toll-free lines 767 and 112, urging them to use the numbers during medical emergencies.
Community member Mr. Moshood Akintayo, a survivor of a previous road accident who received treatment through LASAMBUS, shared a personal account of his experience. He described how emergency personnel had treated him at the scene and ensured he received care at a hospital without delay or cost.
As a gesture of appreciation, Akintayo funded and completed the perimeter beautification of the new LASAMBUS point in Agege. “This is my way of giving back,” he said during the ceremony.
The commissioning brings the total number of prefabricated LASAMBUS points in Lagos to 16. The state government has indicated plans to expand the network to additional locations as part of its ongoing health sector strategy.
