The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded plans to launch a number of Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) across the country to enhance security. This is part of its mandate to “Promote and enhance public safety through the use of a particular number which shall be designated as the Universal Safety and Emergency Assistance Number for telephone services generally,” a statement from NCC said yesterday.
The Centres will be launched in various states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the statement added. In this regard, NCC said, Nigerians can now access help from any Response Agency such as the Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Fire and Ambulance Services by simply dialing a toll free number 112 from any network.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the establishment of the National Emergency Communications Agency (NECA) to set up an Emergency Communications System for Nigeria.
Source: Dailytrust