The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations under Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, is part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritizes the safety and well-being of Lagosians across all spheres of life.

Speaking at the maiden edition of the programme held at Senior Comprehensive High School, Alapere, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Tobi Oladepo, emphasized the importance of instilling safety consciousness in the younger generation.

“Safety is a collective responsibility, and this is why we decided to start from the foundation, our schools,” Oladepo said, adding that “We must catch them young and build a generation that is security- and safety-aware in homes, schools, markets, churches, and everywhere in our communities.”

The SASA programme brought together key safety stakeholders for a practical and interactive learning experience.

These included Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, which led live fire drill demonstrations; the Nigerian Red Cross, which trained students on CPR and first aid and Lagos State Safety Commission, which taught pupils how to identify workplace and environmental hazards.

The Nigeria Police was also in hand to give talks on personal security, vigilance, and how to safely engage law enforcement.

Further, Oladepo said by September, a 60-day online awareness campaign would kick off, aimed at engaging young people through social media platforms where they are most active.

He stressed that the digital campaign would provide practical tips on personal and community safety, cyber vigilance, emergency contact information, and more.

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“We want every child, every household, to know how to respond in emergencies and how to prevent them. Whether it’s cultism, fire, accidents, or threats—they should be alert and responsive,” said a programme official.

Seun Awojobi, Technical Adviser to the Lagos State Safety Commission, said the programme was not only about response, but prevention.

“Schools are workplaces too. If pupils can recognize a potential hazard, they can prevent accidents before they happen,” he explained.

“And when they take that knowledge home, they make their communities safer,” he added.

Awojobi added that the initiative was an offshoot of the Federal Government’s Safe Schools Initiative, which Lagos State had fully adopted.

He said it was aimed at ensuring that pupils across both public and private schools went to school and return home safely, free from violence, hazards, or preventable emergencies.

Organisers revealed that the SASA campaign would soon expand to cover all three senatorial districts in the state namely, Lagos East, West, and Central, with the next phases targeting a broader range of schools and communities.

Also speaking at the event, Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, made a strong appeal for citizens to take personal responsibility for their own safety and preparedness, beginning with the simple but critical tool of owning a fire extinguisher.

“Emergencies happen fast. Every house should have a fire extinguisher and learn how to use it,” Hundeyin stated, adding that “Safety is not just the government’s duty—it starts with you and I.”

He stressed that the trust gap between citizens and security agencies was narrowing, thanks to increased advocacy and direct engagement.

He encouraged young people to report threats and security concerns using the police’s multiple channels, especially social media platforms and emergency numbers.

“When we engage the community and act rightly, people trust us more. That’s why we’re here, not just to talk, but to build confidence,” Hundeyin added.

At a time when Nigeria continues to face challenges related to school-based violence, arson, and kidnapping threats, experts say Lagos’s proactive approach could serve as a model for other states.

By combining top-down government policies with bottom-up grassroots education and awareness, Lagos is taking significant steps toward building a resilient, safety-conscious society, starting with its most valuable asset: its children.

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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engineer Olufemi Daramola who made this known today, said the Sanwo-Olu administration places a high premium on safety of lives and, therefore, Mr. Governor directed immediate reopening of the bridge for public use.

After an inspection of the completed bridge by a team comprising Lagos State government officials from the Office of Infrastructure and the Contractors was carried out to determine its fitness for public use, the Special Adviser said Mr. Governor directed that the infrastructure should immediately be made accessible to the public, prior to official handover and inauguration to reduce the risk of accidents on pedestrians who cross the expressway.

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While urging pedestrians and commuters to see the gesture of the governor as responsive and timely, Engineer Daramola said, “In the interim, we have opened the bridge for pedestrian use considering safety implications while we await the formal hand over by Mr. Governor.

“This is commendable as the administration of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a responsive one and would leave no stone unturned at ensuring the safety of all in the state,” he added.

Recall that the damage to the bridge, which was constructed eleven years ago, was caused by the impact of a container-laden truck that manoeuvred under the bridge bearing a load that was far beyond the headroom of the bridge.

Also commenting on the reopened bridge, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said, aside from showing the responsiveness of Mr. Governor, the gesture was a display of Lagos State government’s commitment to providing modern and sturdy infrastructure that will facilitate easy movement of people, goods and materials.

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The cult members were arrested as a result of a clash between two groups –Eiye and Aiye- on October 18.

The police were informed of a clash resulting from a battle of supremacy between the two groups when the arrests were made.

The cult members were said to have freely used dangerous weapons including axe, cutlass.

The police team, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Alapere, arrested two key leaders of the gangs  – 22 years old Olawale Toheeb and 25 years old Joseph Obinna.

According to DSP Bala Elkana, spokesman of the Lagos Police Command, investigation was extended to the gangs hideout at Mack Brown Hotel, Church Street Alapere, where four additional suspects – 21 years old  Obasi Ekene; 18 years old Promise Onoja; 24 years old OgoekeWeri Omokosi, and 23 years old Saviour Edet – were arrested.

The suspects were said to have confessed to belonging to Eiye and Aiye confraternity respectively and were responsible for series of violent attacks recorded in Alapere and environ.

A large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, short axes and cutlasses were recovered from their hideout.

Investigation was said to have been concluded and the suspects, the police said, would be charged to court.

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