The Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, on Monday in Lagos, on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, commissioned 79 advanced ambulances for distribution to tertiary healthcare institutions across the country.
The commissioning, held as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration, reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to translating the President’s healthcare promises under the Renewed Hope Agenda into tangible improvements in emergency medical response and access to quality care nationwide.
It also aligns with President Tinubu’s earlier pledge that improved healthcare delivery remains central to his Renewed Hope agenda, and that Nigeria’s health system must be strengthened through deliberate investment and sustained reform.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Adeyemo said the initiative, facilitated through the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, demonstrates the administration’s commitment to building an integrated national emergency care network.
He noted that the ambulances will significantly strengthen the capacity of tertiary hospitals to respond more quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, thereby improving survival outcomes and reducing avoidable deaths.
Professor Adeyemo added that the project also reflects the reform agenda championed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who has consistently emphasized that Nigeria’s health sector renewal must combine stronger infrastructure, improved emergency care systems, and measurable progress toward Universal Health Coverage.
He said the deployment of the ambulances advances that vision by improving patient transport, strengthening referral linkages, and ensuring timely access to lifesaving treatment.
According to him, the ambulances were fully assembled in Nigeria, including the installation of emergency medical equipment, demonstrating the country’s growing capacity in local manufacturing, healthcare technology, and automotive engineering.
He described this achievement as consistent with the Federal Government’s broader objective of strengthening domestic capacity in the health sector and reducing dependence on external systems.
“These ambulances are a testament to Nigeria’s ability to produce world-class emergency response vehicles locally. Beyond improving emergency healthcare delivery, this initiative will stimulate local manufacturing, create employment opportunities, and strengthen confidence in indigenous capacity,” he said.
Professor Adeyemo further explained that the ambulances are Advanced Life Support units equipped with modern medical tools and communication systems that will enable receiving hospitals to prepare in advance for patients’ arrival.
He added that the dual-fuel configuration of the vehicles, powered by both Premium Motor Spirit and Compressed Natural Gas, also reflects the administration’s broader policy direction on sustainability and energy diversification.
He described the intervention as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to ensure that healthcare is not only available but also accessible at critical moments. While investments in hospital infrastructure remain important, he noted that efficient emergency transportation is equally vital to saving lives.
“Healthcare facilities must be accessible when emergencies occur. These ambulances will improve the movement of patients from homes, schools, markets, highways, and other locations to hospitals where they can receive timely medical attention. This will significantly reduce avoidable deaths and complications arising from delayed access to care,” he said.
Professor Adeyemo also urged state governments, local government authorities, private healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to leverage the growing local production capacity demonstrated through the project to meet future emergency medical transportation needs.
He reaffirmed that the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians, as well as Professor Pate’s drive to build a more coordinated, accountable, and responsive health system.
The deployment of the 79 ambulances to tertiary healthcare institutions nationwide, he said, will further strengthen emergency response systems and deepen ongoing reforms aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality across the country.
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