LAGOS UNVEILS 10 NEW LASAMBUS STATIONS TO BOOST EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACROSS STATE (PHOTOS)
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By: Sefiu Ajape
In a significant step to improve emergency healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has commissioned 10 newly constructed prefabricated ambulance points under the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), strategically located across the state.
The new stations were unveiled on Friday during a commissioning ceremony held at the Agege LASAMBUS point, one of the 10 newly built locations. Other areas include Agbowa, Masha (Surulere), Badagry, Mile 2, Epe, Shomolu, Igando, Iba, and Ibeju-Lekki.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, aims to significantly reduce emergency response times and bring pre-hospital medical services closer to residents.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, described the development as a milestone achievement under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda. “These new ambulance points represent not just infrastructure, but hope and access to lifesaving care,” she said.
She explained that the locations were carefully selected to expand the reach of emergency services across underserved areas. “By locating ambulances closer to the people, we can significantly cut down on the time it takes to get medical help in critical situations,” she added.
Dr. Ogunyemi commended the contractor, Hamibra Integrated Nigeria Ltd., and its MD/CEO, Mr. Sulaiman Hammed, for delivering high-quality prefabricated structures that are durable, transferable, and built to last.
She also praised community volunteer Mr. Moshood Akintayo, a LASAMBUS beneficiary, for beautifying the Agege site at his own expense.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to improving health outcomes, Dr. Ogunyemi said, “We are not just launching facilities today, we are reinforcing our promise to save lives, support frontline responders, and build a healthier, safer Lagos for all.”
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, said the stations are part of a larger strategy to upgrade emergency medical infrastructure across the state, including trauma centres, hospital-based ambulance bases, and forward-operating posts.
He noted that functional trauma centres already exist in Epe and Tollgate, with new ones underway at MCC Eti-Osa and other sites.
“We’re building more than structures; we’re building systems. From infrastructure to communication upgrades, every piece fits into a larger vision of seamless, responsive emergency medical service delivery,” he said.
Dr. Ogboye lauded the dedication of LASAMBUS personnel, acknowledging that the expansion will place additional demands on them.
He also highlighted community partnership as key, citing Akintayo’s voluntary beautification of the Agege base as a model of civic responsibility.
In his project brief, Mr. Hammed said the upgraded structures mark a significant improvement over previous models, which were vulnerable to vandalism and weather.
“This new model is fortified, mobile, and designed to stand for over 50 years,” he said.
Each station includes an ambulance hangar with top-grade steel, a personnel post furnished with anti-burglar panels, hybrid plasma cooling systems, and executive furnishings for optimal staff comfort and readiness.
Deputy Director of Nursing and LASAMBUS representative, Mrs. Rasheedat Saka, described the commissioning as a “game-changer” for emergency response.
“With this infrastructure in place, we are ready to respond, come sun or rain,” she said, urging Lagosians to make use of the state’s emergency toll-free numbers, 767 and 112.
A touching moment came from Mr. Akintayo, who survived a serious accident earlier this year thanks to LASAMBUS responders.
“They showed up fast, treated me on-site, and transported me to the hospital, all at no cost,” he recalled, adding that his decision to paint the perimeter wall of the Agege site was his way of giving back.
With the commissioning of these 10 new facilities, the total number of prefabricated LASAMBUS stations in the state has risen to 16.
The government says more stations are planned as it moves to extend emergency care coverage to all local government areas in Lagos.
The initiative underscores the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure, building resilient emergency systems, and prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of Lagos residents.
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