As part of its objective to groom a safety-conscious generation, the Safety Chic Project has concluded its nationwide safety tour, which began on September 28 and ended on October 12.
The Safety Chic Project is the brainchild of Ulomka Multi Solutions Limited, an organisation focused on raising safety consciousness among young people as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The project entails school visitation to teach young people about health and safety, with the aim of boosting Health Safety Environment (HSE) advocacy and increase awareness.
A book titled ‘The Adventures of Muna’ was also launched as part of the project. Authored by Ugochi Obidiegw, the book is designed to introduce and teach kids safety tips through stories and relatable characters.
The training kicked off in the south-west, at Topflight College, Ifako, Lagos State, and continued at the Pro Labore Dei, Ibadan.
Similar training exercises held in Abuja, with a book reading session held at Christ Chosen Group of schools and Beth Zatha Academy, both in the Gwarinpa area of the FCT, and another at Goshen Montessori School, Kubwa.
In the south-east, three Local Government Areas were visited in Enugu State. Book reading sessions held at Immaculate Conception Primary School, Abakpa-Nike and New Haven Primary School 2, while the safety training took place at St Luke’s College and St Cyprian’s Girls Secondary School, both in Nsukka.
Training sessions were held at Government Secondary School, Abakaliki road, and Abakpa Girls Secondary School, respectively.
A special session was also held for street kids in Enugu, in collaboration with the Straight Street Initiative.
“I have been teaching children safety skills mostly in Lagos,” said Ugochi Obidiegwu, Managing Partner of Ulomka Multi Solutions Ltd.
“I wanted other children in other states to benefit because this knowledge is necessary for all kids irrespective of their locations, hence the plan to visit a few states representing different zones. There’s still so much work to be done but this is a start.”