The Lagos government has trained over 1,000 students on the proper use of emergency toll-free lines 767 and 112.

The sensitisation, held at State Junior High School, Oyewole, Agege, was organised by the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, according to a statement by the LSCCC on Wednesday.

It said the initiative was part of efforts to promote emergency preparedness and a culture of responsible response among residents, especially students.

It reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding safety education across schools and communities.

The statement said the programme aimed to equip students with life-saving knowledge and improve public safety awareness.

It urged students to use emergency lines responsibly and avoid hoax calls that could delay urgent assistance.

The centre added that the students were taught to stay calm, provide accurate location details, and report emergencies promptly.

“Some students expressed appreciation, pledging to share the knowledge with families and peers,” she said.

It added that the students received educational materials to reinforce safety awareness beyond the classroom.

The school’s principal, Olabimpe Balogun, commended the initiative, saying that it would strengthen safety awareness within the school.

Ms Balogun said the school had safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and sand buckets, for emergencies. 

(NAN)