10/02/2026
WOMAN COMMENDS GOV ENO, STATE AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR SWIFT, LIFE SAVING RESPONSE
…says emergency team arrived within 20 minutes and saved her life
By Emma Akpabio
Mrs Eunice Ndanti Ofonime, Executive Chef at Danti Fuud, founder of a culinary school and operator of a popular Sunday roadside buka, has shared a moving testimony praising the Akwa Ibom State Government for a timely and professional emergency response that saved her life.
In a post on her social media page, Eunice commended Governor Umo Eno and the Akwa Ibom State Ambulance Service for their swift intervention during a critical medical emergency.
According to her account, the incident occurred on Saturday night, February 7, 2026, when she suffered a sudden health crisis at home. Her husband immediately placed an emergency call for help.
She disclosed that within 20 minutes, a fully equipped government ambulance arrived at her residence and began life saving procedures on the spot.
Sharing her experience, Eunice wrote,
“Two nights ago, my world went dark. In the middle of a critical health crisis, my husband made a desperate call for help, and within 20 minutes, the Akwa Ibom State Ambulance Service was at our door. I remember slipping in and out of consciousness, but even in my weakest moments, I felt the steady hands and professional care of the team.”
She explained that oxygen support was promptly administered and that she was stabilised while being transported to hospital for further care. Describing the responders as her guardian angels, she added,
“To know that this life saving service was provided entirely for free is a testament to true humanity. I am back home with my family today because they did not give up on me. My deepest applause and eternal gratitude go to these heroes.”
Eunice’s testimony reflects the outcomes of Governor Eno’s declared state of emergency in the health sector, which focuses on strengthening emergency medical services, expanding access to quality healthcare and ensuring rapid response to life threatening situations across Akwa Ibom State.
Under the initiative, the state has expanded and professionalised its ambulance services, invested in modern medical equipment, trained emergency responders, improved hospital referral systems, strengthened the health insurance scheme and removed financial barriers to emergency care.
She concluded her post with appreciation for the system in place, stating,
“Thank you, Akwa Ibom State Ambulance Service. Thank you to our working Governor. I could not be more proud to live in a state that truly values the lives of its citizens. I will leave their contact in the comments so everyone knows that help is just a call away.”
Reacting to the testimony, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Medicals and State Coordinator of AKISEMSAS, Dr Etiemana Jacob, said the account highlights the real human impact of the administration’s health sector reforms.
He praised Governor Eno and the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem Emmanuel John, describing the commissioner as the leading emergency responder in the state. He noted that 31 ambulances are currently deployed across all local government areas.
Dr Jacob outlined services provided by the agency to include emergency ambulance dispatch and patient evacuation, on scene medical stabilisation, road traffic accident response, resuscitation of medical emergencies such as stroke, cardiac events, trauma and obstetric cases during transportation, public event medical coverage, inter facility emergency referrals and disaster or mass casualty response in collaboration with relevant agencies.
He encouraged residents to make full use of the free services, revealing that between June and December 2025, the agency received 929 calls, with 583 confirmed emergencies and a total of 1,605 ambulance dispatches recorded.
For immediate assistance, residents are advised to call the AKISEMSAS toll free emergency lines on 0800 002 2322 or 0800 002 2422.
