As a part of its strategic push to advertise a tradition of security and emergency preparedness, the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to boost consciousness amongst schoolchildren and communities by a multi-agency marketing campaign tagged: SASA Lagos Goes to School.
The marketing campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations below Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, is a part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritizes the protection and well-being of Lagosians throughout all spheres of life.
Speaking on the maiden version of the programme held at Senior Comprehensive High School, Alapere, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Tobi Oladepo, emphasised the significance of instilling security consciousness within the youthful technology.
“Safety is a collective responsibility, and this is why we decided to start from the foundation, our schools,” Oladepo stated. “We must catch them young and build a generation that is security- and safety-aware in homes, schools, markets, churches, and everywhere in our communities.”
The SASA programme introduced collectively key security stakeholders for a sensible and interactive studying expertise. These included: Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, which led stay fireplace drill demonstrations; the Nigerian Red Cross, which educated college students on CPR and first support and Lagos State Safety Commission, which taught pupils determine office and environmental hazards.
The Nigeria Police was additionally in hand to present talks on private safety, vigilance, and safely have interaction legislation enforcement.
Further, Oladepo stated by September, a 60-day on-line consciousness marketing campaign will kick off, geared toward partaking younger individuals by social media platforms the place they’re most energetic. He harassed that the digital marketing campaign will present sensible tips about private and neighborhood security, cyber vigilance, emergency contact data, and extra.
“We want every child, every household, to know how to respond in emergencies and how to prevent them. Whether it’s cultism, fire, accidents, or threats—they should be alert and responsive,” stated a programme official.
Seun Awojobi, Technical Adviser to the Lagos State Safety Commission, stated the programme isn’t solely about response, however prevention.
“Schools are workplaces too. If pupils can recognize a potential hazard, they can prevent accidents before they happen,” he defined. “And when they take that knowledge home, they make their communities safer.”
