Recording artiste, I. Uk has released a brand new awareness song on Nigeria’s Emergency Number, 112, marking the launch of his group’s advocacy campaign called “112CultureNigeria”, designed to support awareness efforts on the existence and life-saving benefits of the 112 emergency number, as well as inculcate the usage of the 112 as a culture in the Nigerian society.
The advocacy song by I. Uk indeed bears a well-crafted life-saving information, with the lyrics, rhythm and beat delivering the message so perfectly. Hence, those who may find themselves in distress or emergency situations like insecurity/violence, fire outbreak, accident, or health emergency, should remember to call the 112, of which emergency responders like the Police, Fire Fighters/Trucks, Ambulance, Road Safety etc. are dispatched to swiftly rescue them or salvage the situation.
“Music is one of the proven best ways to keep indelible memory of anything, that is why a normal human being will never forget the lyrics of some songs in their entire life”, he said. Consequently, delivering a message via good music, strategically gets it to stick.
112 is Nigeria’s version of the American 911 emergency response system, which has for decades proven to save lives and properties.
The Tinubu government has expanded and built more Emergency Communication Centres(ECC) across Nigeria, while boosting the capabilities of emergency response agencies like the Police. And experts believe it will be a game-changer in Nigeria’s security and safety system by the time Nigeria fully embraces this life-saving emergency response system.
I. Uk, a former President of Mass Communication Students’ Association at Lagos State University of Science and Technology, is also known for using his music/songs for various advocacy purposes, which is quite commendable.
The singer, who has in the past weeks released three singles on major digital streaming platforms worldwide like Apple Music/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora, Alibaba Soundcloud, AudioMack, 7Digital, Trebel etc., is currently working on his debut album scheduled for release later this year.
The musician, who is also a co-founder of the advocacy group 112CultureNigeria, mentioned that the National Orientation Agency(N.O.A.) also has a big national awareness campaign plan on the 112 Emergency Number and noted that the N.O.A. is free to use this new 112culture song for that, signalling a potential partnership.
This humanitarian gesture by I. Uk is worthy of emulation, especially by other creatives who could use their talents, skills and resources to make positive impacts in the society.
The 112Culture emergency number awareness song can be found on all I. Uk’s social media platforms, including Facebook, X(Twitter), Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok etc. with his handle I. Uk@officialiuk
