Lagos government praises youth-led emergency response initiative
The Lagos State Government has applauded the efforts of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, for launching a new safety initiative to improve emergency response in the state. The programme, called Lagos Youth Safety and Emergency Champion, aims to involve youths in supporting security and emergency agencies. Officials including Olugbenga Oyerinde and Mobolaji Ogunlende highlighted the importance of youth engagement and the government’s ongoing investments in safety infrastructure. The initiative brings together young people from all local branches to act as first responders and advocates for community safety.
What we know
- The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, launched the Lagos Youth Safety and Emergency Champion initiative to strengthen emergency response.
- Olugbenga Oyerinde, represented by Tobi Oladepo, emphasized that the programme aligns with Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES PLUS Agenda and addresses the safety challenges of Lagos’s growing population.
- The initiative involves youths from 57 local branches and aims to serve as an early-warning and first-line community network.
- Mobolaji Ogunlende praised the programme for demonstrating the government’s commitment to youth inclusiveness and collective responsibility for safety.
- The event featured the presentation of the LYSEC framework and goodwill messages from local government and security agency representatives.
