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Canada-based Nigerian doctor Zo has called on the Nigerian government to invest more in emergency medical equipment following the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings.
The doctor believes that access to better healthcare and life-saving devices could improve the chances of survival for people who suffer sudden medical emergencies. He also questioned the government’s spending priorities, suggesting that funds used to purchase campaign buses could instead provide equipment capable of saving lives.
Speaking about the benefits of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Zo said he had used the device to help people survive emergencies. He urged the government to make the equipment available across Nigeria.
He said:
“I think there is a 50–60% chance that Toluwanisings would still be alive today if he were in a country with good governance. With this Automated External Defibrillator (AED) I’m holding here, I have brought several people back to life. Each device costs over $2,000. Can our government use the money spent on campaign buses to purchase these devices and distribute them across the country? If you people like, continue selling your votes next year.”
Zo’s statement raises questions about the availability of emergency medical equipment in Nigeria and how quickly people can receive help when they suddenly collapse.
An AED is a portable device that checks a person’s heart rhythm and can deliver an electric shock when necessary. It is commonly used when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, alongside cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency medical assistance.
The device can be operated by members of the public who follow its instructions, making it useful in places such as airports, schools, shopping centres and other busy locations. However, its effectiveness depends on the circumstances of the emergency, and it cannot treat every cause of sudden collapse.
Zo said each device costs more than $2,000 and questioned why the government could not invest in purchasing and distributing them instead of spending money on campaign buses.
He also linked the issue to the choices Nigerians make during elections. His warning about selling votes reflected his argument that voters should pay attention to how political leaders use public resources and whether essential services receive adequate attention.
The doctor estimated that Toluwanisings had a 50–60 per cent chance of surviving if he had been in a country with good governance. However, this was Zo’s personal assessment. Without detailed medical information about the singer’s collapse, it is not possible to establish whether an AED would have saved him.
His call is basically on improving access to emergency equipment and ensuring that people who experience sudden medical crises can receive prompt assistance.
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