In a significant step toward improving emergency healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated 10 newly constructed pre-fabricated ambulance points across the state under the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).
The new facilities, located in Agege, Agbowa, Masha (Surulere), Badagry, Mile 2, Epe, Shomolu, Igando, Iba, and Ibeju-Lekki, are part of a broader effort to enhance pre-hospital care and reduce emergency response times.
The commissioning ceremony, held at the Agege LASAMBUS Point, was performed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, who described the development as a landmark achievement in line with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ agenda.
“These new ambulance points represent not just infrastructure, but hope and access to lifesaving care,” Dr. Ogunyemi said.
“We’re locating ambulances closer to the people to cut down the time it takes to get medical help in critical situations.”
She commended the contractor Mr. Sulaiman Hammed for his professionalism and Mr. Moshood Akintayo, a LASAMBUS beneficiary, for voluntarily beautifying the Agege point as a way of giving back after surviving an accident through the service’s intervention.
Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, said the new ambulance points form part of a long-term strategy to improve emergency healthcare infrastructure in Lagos.
“We’re building more than structures; we’re building systems,” Ogboye stated.
“These 10 points are just one phase. We’re working on road-based stations, hospital ambulance bases, forward-operating posts in LGAs, and new trauma centres.”
He mentioned ongoing trauma centre projects at MCC Eti-Osa, with existing ones at Epe and Tollgate, and affirmed plans for further expansion.
Mr. Sulaiman Hammed, MD/CEO of Hamibra Integrated Nigeria, explained that the prefabricated model has been redesigned for durability, mobile deployment, and longevity.
“This new version is fortified and mobile, built to last over 50 years. It’s also cost-effective in the long term,” he explained, thanking Governor Sanwo-Olu for supporting the innovation.
Deputy Director of Nursing for LASAMBUS, Mrs. Rasheedat Saka, hailed the initiative as a game-changer for field operations.
“These new points drastically improve our comfort, readiness, and response times. Rain or shine, we’re ready to respond,” she said.
She also commended the state for ongoing training and capacity building, while reminding Lagosians of the emergency toll-free numbers 767 and 112, which should be used to access immediate medical help.
A Survivor’s Gratitude
A heartfelt moment during the launch came from Mr. Moshood Akintayo, a survivor of a road accident who credited LASAMBUS for saving his life.
“They showed up fast, treated me on-site, and transported me to the hospital — all at no cost,” he said, recounting his experience.
To show his appreciation, Akintayo painted the perimeter wall of the new Agege LASAMBUS Point, calling it “a small way of giving back.”
The launch brings the total number of pre-fabricated LASAMBUS ambulance points to 16, following the commissioning of six initial stations last year.
Dr. Ogunyemi concluded by reaffirming government commitment to saving lives, supporting first responders, and ensuring a healthier, safer Lagos through a responsive emergency system.