By Adesakin Adefemi
January 14, 2026
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), National Body, has formally refuted widespread claims that Ogun State lacks functional ambulance and emergency medical services, deeming such narratives inaccurate and potentially life‑threatening.
This clarification follows a comprehensive fact‑finding and stakeholder engagement session convened by NAOSS National President Aàrẹ Oluwafemi Ajayi (FM Castro), in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Health and the Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSEMSAS).
Ogun State now operates a structured, multi‑tiered emergency medical response system covering all 20 Local Government Areas. The fleet comprises boat ambulances for riverine communities, tricycle ambulances for hard‑to‑reach urban and maternity cases, and bus ambulances for major road and inter‑city incidents.
Each local government is equipped with at least one 24‑hour functional ambulance stationed at its headquarters, a significant upgrade from six years ago, when only six ambulances served four LGAs with limited hours The system is integrated under the RESMAT initiative and aligned with the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS).
In 2025, the state’s emergency call centre achieved a 100 % success rate in responding to reported emergencies.
Residents can access services via the OGSEMSAS toll‑free line 0811 200 0033 (also the national 112 number), both active 24 hours.
Public and accredited private hospitals including the Federal Medical Centre, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Redeemer’s Hospital and others participate in a government‑backed referral network that covers emergency treatment costs for the first 48 hours.
The Ogun State Government has also recruited 50 additional emergency‑care nurses, upgraded equipment through a partnership with National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), and expanded tricycle ambulances to rural areas all in line with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s vision to position Ogun as a model for South‑West emergency response.
NAOSS cautioned that spreading falsehoods about non‑existent services discourages timely calls for help, risking preventable fatalities, and urges all residents, especially students and youth, to save and use the emergency numbers without hesitation.
NAOSS commends the Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr Tomi Coker, the Permanent Secretary Dr Kehinde Oladehinde, The Director of Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSEMSAS) Dr Hassan Adelakun and the entire Ogun State Government for their sustained commitment to emergency healthcare, recognizing Ogun as one of the most proactive states implementing SEMSAS and NEMSAS frameworks.
NAOSS reaffirms its pledge to partner with public agencies, promote accurate public education, counter misinformation, and foster responsible use of emergency services.
Ogun State Emergency Medical Services & Ambulance System (OGSEMAS) infrastructure is fully operational across every local government, supported by modern technology, trained personnel, and a robust public‑private referral network.
NAOSS calls on all stakeholders’ community leaders, media houses, and citizens to amplify accurate information and support the state’s efforts to save lives through timely, reliable emergency response.
The OGSEMSAS line 0811 200 0033 (and 112) remains the official, free, 24‑hour channel for immediate medical assistance, a vital tool in safeguarding public health and safety.
