The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, gave the assurance when a delegation from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in company with CAPI and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), led by its Secretary General, Abubakar Ahmed Kende in Abuja.

SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Overseeing the General Services Office (GSO), Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma said that for the initiative to achieve its laudable objectives, there is need for partnership with critical stakeholders like the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the private sector for its sustainability.

He further added that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will give the necessary support to the Initiative for the safety of the Road users, particularly the children.

Speaking on behalf of the delegations, the Secretary General of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) stated that its organisation is in partnership with the Children Accident Prevention Initiative (CAPI) and the Federal Ministry of Education on “Go to School Be Seen, Be Safe” programme aimed at addressing critical issues affecting children, particularly in preventing accidents and promoting child safety while going to school. He acknowledged the Tinubu-led administration for it’s commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian children and the population at large.

He requested support from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to enable the initiative receive the needed boost to achieve its laudable initiatives.

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