The Health Emergency Initiative, HEI has recieved financial support from Verraki Business Solutions for Africa as part of its corporate social responsibility, CSR initiatives, to train 50 senior secondary school students from the six education districts in Lagos State.
The training which will be on life-saving skills, include CPR, First Aid, and prehospital care techniques. This partnership reflects Verraki’s recognition of HEI’s far-reaching impact, having saved countless lives across Nigeria.
The two-day training, which commenced on October 8, saw students from five schools participating on the first day, followed by more schools on October 9.
To ensure long-term knowledge retention and skill transfer, First Responders Clubs will be established in select schools. These clubs will promote continuous engagement through debates, essay writing, and quiz competitions among students.
This initiative is not just a demonstration of Verraki’s commitment to a safer and more resilient society, but a clarion call for other corporate organizations, philanthropists, and well-meaning individuals to step forward and support similar causes.
By investing in community-based health and emergency response programs, they too can contribute to building a safer, more prepared society where lives are protected, and preventable deaths become a thing of the past. In a world where every second counts, their support could make all the difference.