NCC to commission four Emergency Communication Centres in September
By Blessing Emmanuel
In addition to the already existing 27 Emergency communication Centres (ECC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to commission four more Emergency Communication Centres by the end of September, 2023, as they are currently undergoing test-runs for effectiveness.
As part of the developmental engagements by the NCC, a major milestone has been achieved, particularly in the security and economic sector, through the introduction of the toll-free 3 digits Emergency code, 112.
The Emergency Communication Centre, (ECC), has not only provided job opportunities for Nigerian youths and professionals, it has also solidified the security arm of the country. Moreso, with the agency’s incorporation of the Nigerian Police Force and other security arms, through the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.
Just by dialing the easy to remember code of 112, one can quickly report Emergency cases that would be responded to swiftly, such as armed robbery attack, theft, harassment and abuse and all emergency situations that poses as threat to citizens.
The Emergency Centres functions 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week. And the agents/workers are properly trained and fully equipped with ‘state-of-the-art communications equipment, including digital radio and Internet-protocol (IP) and geo-location technologies to enable quick responses and easy location of Emergency scene.
This would reduce crime rates in the country if properly utilized.
The Emergency Communication Commission (ECC) has also become the channel for massive job opportunities and economic growth of the country.
To this effect, the NCC has recruited and equipped qualified individuals with adequate skills and training. This development is a bold step to the reassurance of safety for both individuals and businesses across the nation and will in turn attract investments and business activities across the country as it also creates multiple job openings for citizens
NCC has assured that before the end of the year, the ECC would be in all 36 states of the country.
