•Set to accumulate hearses
By Omeiza Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has condemned the rising observe of utilizing ambulances to convey corpses inside Abuja, describing it as “unethical and unacceptable.”
Secretary, Well being Companies and Surroundings Secretariat HSES, of the FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, made this identified whereas briefing journalists on Friday after the fifth assembly of the FCT Govt Committee, chaired by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Fasawe, who introduced the ratification of a contract for the acquisition of 12 brand-new, absolutely outfitted ambulances, mentioned the administration would quickly start the procurement of hearses devoted solely to conveying lifeless our bodies, to cease the misuse of medical emergency automobiles.
“Within the FCT, we now have zero tolerance for an ambulance to hold a corpse. It’s not moral as a result of a dwelling particular person will lie on that stretcher with out decontamination. So, we’re additionally trying into shopping for hearses within the subsequent finances, particularly to hold lifeless our bodies.”
The Well being Secretary defined that the newly acquired ambulances, 12 models of Toyota Hiace Hiroof (2023–2024 fashions), are “specifically fitted to worldwide requirements” and can quickly be commissioned to be used throughout the territory.
“For the primary time in about 9 years, FCT will get 12 brand-new particular ambulances. These are state-of-the-art automobiles, every outfitted with a Bluetooth system, airbags, keyless entry and superior medical fittings. They’ve been delivered and will probably be commissioned quickly,” she mentioned.
Dr Fasawe mentioned the ambulances would dramatically enhance emergency response time within the nation’s capital, particularly with the latest rehabilitation of roads that now make entry to suburban communities simpler.
“A journey that used to take 20 minutes now takes 5. With these ambulances, it might take simply three minutes to achieve a affected person in want. That is one other instance of how the FCT system is working below the present administration,” she added.
She additionally disclosed that residents in want of emergency medical response may name 112, the nationwide emergency line, which is practical in Abuja.
Saturday Vanguard gathered that Council thought-about over 22 memoranda, out of which 14 have been for brand new contract awards and eight for ratifications.
He mentioned the authorized contracts lower throughout key sectors together with agriculture, well being, water provide, youth growth, and schooling.
Appearing Govt Secretary of the FCDA, Richard Yunana Dauda, revealed that Council authorized the award of a contract for the development of another entry highway to the outdated Federal Secretariat in Durumi, which homes a number of key ministries, in addition to the resurfacing of present roads within the space.
“That Secretariat has existed because the Nineteen Eighties with just one entry highway, which had turn out to be deplorable. This new highway venture will resolve that long-standing problem,” he mentioned.
Council additionally ratified contracts for the provision of fertilizers and different inputs to spice up meals manufacturing and help farmers throughout the territory.
The chief council additionally authorized three main contracts value over ¦ 9.5 billion for the procurement of water therapy chemical compounds – alum, chlorine, and diesel for the Decrease Usuma Dam – to ensure uninterrupted provide of secure water to residents.
Council authorized N394.8 million for the provision of tutorial supplies and sensible gear to 88 senior secondary colleges throughout the territory to reinforce studying and examination preparation for WAEC and NECO.
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