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The Ogun State Government has asked residents to save its emergency ambulance hotline, 08112000033, for free medical assistance during road accidents and other emergencies.
It also announced that accident victims transported through the service would receive free medical treatment for the first 48 hours at designated government health facilities.
The announcement was made in a public awareness message posted on the state government’s social media platforms on Saturday.
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IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY SECOND COUNTS: SAVE OGUN STATE’S AMBULANCE NUMBER
If you witness or are involved in a road accident anywhere in Ogun State, call 08112000033 for immediate ambulance assistance.
You may wonder why you should call this number instead of 112, Nigeria’s national emergency line.
While 112 remains an important emergency contact, calls may need to be assessed and transferred to the appropriate state emergency response agency. This process can sometimes cause delays, particularly when accurate location information is required.
Until Nigeria fully implements an advanced, location-based emergency call-routing system, contacting Ogun State’s ambulance service directly can help reduce communication delays and connect callers with local responders more quickly.
The good news is that Ogun State’s emergency ambulance service is FREE. Accident victims conveyed through the service are also eligible for free treatment during the first 48 hours at designated government health facilities.
SAVE THIS NUMBER: 08112000033
In an emergency, timely intervention can make the difference between life and death.
Save the number. Share it with family and friends. You could save a life.
— Ogun State Government – OGSG (@OGSG_Official) November 7, 2026
Residents were encouraged to save the number and share it with family members and friends.
The government explained that contacting the state’s dedicated line could provide a faster response than relying solely on the national emergency number, 112, as calls to the national line may first require assessment and transfer to the relevant state emergency agency.
It said the additional process could delay assistance, especially when responders need accurate information about the caller’s location.
According to the government, calling Ogun’s ambulance service directly could help minimise communication delays and connect callers with local emergency teams more quickly, pending the implementation of an advanced location-based emergency call-routing system across Nigeria.
“Until Nigeria fully implements an advanced, location-based emergency call-routing system, contacting Ogun State’s ambulance service directly can help reduce communication delays and connect callers with local responders more quickly,” the message stated.
The state stressed that prompt contact with emergency responders was essential, urging residents to circulate the hotline because early intervention could save lives.
The announcement followed a road accident at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which drew attention to emergency response arrangements in the state.
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod had raised concerns over the response time in a video posted on Instagram, claiming he waited for about 20 minutes at the accident scene without seeing an ambulance.
He appealed to the government and emergency agencies to provide assistance.
The Ogun State Government, however, challenged his account, maintaining that an ambulance and personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived at the scene 10 minutes after the accident was reported.
Ogun Govt: Ambulance, FRSC Arrived at Saapade Accident Scene 10 Minutes After Report
The Ogun State Government has disclosed that its ambulance and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel arrived at the scene of the recent accident at Saapade, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 10 minutes after it was reported, dismissing claims by Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, that there was no emergency response for about 20 minutes.
According to the government, a passerby reported the accident at the FRSC point in Ogere, where a state ambulance was stationed, at 12:18 p.m., while the ambulance and FRSC personnel arrived at the scene at 12:28 p.m.
The government explained that the emergency responders had to navigate the road and turn to the opposite carriageway to reach the accident scene at Saapade.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Kayode Akinmade, the government said the Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSAES) responded promptly and helped save lives.
It disclosed that six ambulance points were located between OPIC and Ogunmakin along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, adding that its emergency call centre did not receive any distress call from the axis concerning the incident.
The government further stated that the Nigeria Police and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) also joined the emergency response operation.
It explained that the victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, a nearby private medical facility, while those who sustained more serious injuries were conveyed by the state ambulance to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.
The government commiserated with the families of those affected by the accident, expressing sympathy over the unfortunate incident and wishing the injured victims a speedy recovery.
It, however, accused Afod of politicising the incident and attempting to portray the Abiodun administration negatively through his video of the accident scene.
The government alleged that Afod was a known supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, citing videos of the actor campaigning for the opposition politician.
It said while Afod was entitled to support any political candidate of his choice, he should not allow partisan considerations to influence his comments on an incident involving injured victims and their families.
The statement noted that Afod had produced a campaign video for Adebutu only days before the accident, adding that his latest video was an attempt to generate negative publicity for the Abiodun administration.
“It is unfortunate that a partisan Nollywood actor chose to purvey falsehood out of spite, making utter mockery of the respected industry he represents.
“Contrary to the wild, patently false claims by Mr Kunle Afod intended to incite violence against the Ogun State Government, the Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSAES) responded swiftly to the accident in question,” the statement said.
Akinmade maintained that playing politics with victims of road accidents was condemnable, adding that the Abiodun administration would not be distracted by what he described as politically motivated attempts to discredit its emergency response system.
The government also urged motorists to exercise caution and strictly observe traffic rules and road safety regulations while using the highways.
It specifically advised drivers to avoid excessive speeding, dangerous overtaking, reckless driving and other practices that endanger the lives of road users. Motorists were also urged to ensure that their vehicles were roadworthy and comply with relevant guidelines issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The government maintained that road safety was a shared responsibility and called on all road users to prioritise the protection of human lives.
— Ogun State Government – OGSG (@OGSG_Official) November 7, 2026
