In a bid to foster road safety awareness among young minds, the Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF), under the auspices of Unit 70 Cakasa Special Marshal RS 2.16 Ikeja Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), inducted 75 pupils from three primary schools in Lagos State into the Cakasa Road Safety Clubs on Thursday. The ceremony, which took place in Mushin LGA, included 25 pupils each from Alaba Primary School, Estate Primary School, and Papa Ajao Primary School.
Mr. Patrick Davou, the State Sector Commander of the FRSC, represented by Chief Route Commander Mr. Paul Abiti, stressed the significance of this initiative. “As road safety corps members in primary schools, you are ambassadors for FRSC, and we appreciate Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation for the opportunity to catch them young,” he stated. He advised the pupils to avoid playing on the road and to stay focused while commuting.
Mr. Olusegun Akintan, Lagos State Coordinator of Special Marshals, highlighted the importance of the regalia given to the pupils, describing it as a symbol of authority. “This is a memorable day. Cakasa has done it again, and we appreciate their efforts. The programme is ‘catch them young’. It is a serious business, and you should take it so,” Akintan remarked.
Mr. Barnabas Olise, Managing Director of Cakasa Nigeria Ltd., represented by Mr. Martins Agbetuyi, Assistant General Manager of the Quality Health and Safety Environment Department, underscored the broader impact of the initiative. “Our gathering today is to ensure a safer future for all road users. The alarming statistics of road accidents involving children is a reminder that we must act now,” Olise stated. He emphasized the importance of education and awareness, noting that engaging activities and continuous learning are pivotal in embedding a deep understanding of road safety rules among the children.
Mr. Nsikak Isonguyo, Coordinator of Unit 70, Cakasa Special Marshal, emphasized the long-term benefits of the induction. “As a rule of engagement for the induction of 25 pupils in each of the schools, it is expected and imperative that every child must have road safety consciousness,” he said. Isonguyo encouraged the pupils to be active members of their clubs and to serve as good ambassadors of the special marshal.
This is the second induction programme by the foundation. The first induction, held in 2022, saw the participation of New City Primary School, Palm Avenue Primary School, and Oduduwa Primary School, all located in Mushin LGA.
