Foundation canvass safety consciousness for better society

By Familugba Victor

The Managing Director of Strap and Safe Foundation, Bolanle Edwards, on Sunday, appealed to Nigerians to take safety precautions very seriously to avoid loss of lives.

Bolanle made the appeal at the foundation’s 12^th anniversary fundraising, dinner and award night that took place at Classique event center, Oregun, Lagos state. 

She expressed concern on the rising cases of accidents happening on the roads and called on Nigerians to imbibe safety as a lifestyle.

“There’s still so much accidents happening on our roads and so many other things as well. I just believe that someday somehow safety will become a lifestyle and people can do better” she said.

In recognition for the unwavering support, collaboration, dedication and commitment to the mission and vision of Strap and Safe Foundation, awards were presented to key stakeholders, organizations and individuals.

Executive Director of Lasena water, Mrs. Amina Elakama applauded the foundation for their effort in ensuring that every child is safe on the road, at home and at schools or wherever they might be.

She thanked them for the award and assured them of continuous support whenever they are called upon.

“Yes, we give water, but we also give time, effort and we will always support them anytime they call for us. We will try to be there to ensure that the children are safe” she said.

National Association of Seadogs (NAS), North/East UK Chapter, applauded the foundation for the recognition award and for their fantastic work in raising awareness about safety.

In a released statement made available to newsmen, NAS as an organization said its open to humanistic Ideals and ready to partner with key organizations in realizing such.

The statement reads in part; “NAS as an organization has as one if its core objectives For Humanistic Ideals and an objective to partner with key organizations in realizing such. This is one of such partnerships and works the Confraternity engages within Nigeria and in the Diaspora”

Director of Strap and Safe Foundation, Abiola Laseinde identify funding as one of the challenges of the foundation.

She condemned in strong terms the lack of safety culture amongst Nigerian adults. Abiola, while advocating for the use of safety belt, called on parents, guardians to buy booster seats for their children.

“We don't have the culture of safety in Nigeria, as adult drivers or passengers, we will strap ourselves, especially if we are sitting in the front but for the children, we just tell them, sit down, instead of restraining them. So we are trying to be the voice, to be the catalyst for this change.” she said.