Empowerment

AFF Launches Road Safety Campaign

Published

8 months ago

February 20, 2026

Akin Fadeyi Foundation launches “Accident Not In My Country” campaign to promote road safety and reduce reckless driving in Nigeria

Following the success of its 2016 “Corruption Not In My Country” campaign and the 2022 FlagIT App launch, the Akin Fadeyi Foundation (AFF) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at curbing road accidents across Nigeria.

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The campaign, tagged “Accident Not In My Country,” was launched during a virtual media meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The event drew high-profile attendees, including Assistant Commissioner of Police and Force Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-In-Chief of Leadership Newspaper, Azu Ishiekwene, Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, and The Cable Founder, Simon Kolawole.

Executive Director of AFF, Akin Fadeyi, said the campaign is a continuation of the foundation’s citizen-centred approach to behavioural change.

“While we hold the government accountable, citizens also have a major role in understanding their responsibility for their own safety. Yet on our roads, we witness recklessness that is simply unfathomable,” he said.

Fadeyi explained that the initiative includes a one-minute advocacy drama designed to disrupt dangerous habits and raise awareness about the consequences of overspeeding, impaired driving, illegal parking, overloading, and other risky behaviours.

“Globally, road crashes account for approximately 1.2 million deaths annually.

In Nigeria, 2025 FRSC data shows 10,446 crashes, 38,689 casualties, and 5,289 deaths-a 9.2 per cent increase.

These are not accidents; they are behavioural infractions masquerading as fate,” he said.

AFF’s previous interventions have established the foundation as a vanguard for civic engagement. The organisation has partnered with the Nigerian Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to train over 2,200 officers in ethics and service delivery.

The foundation’s radio platform, Make We Sama Corruption, now in its 200th episode, continues to foster responsible citizenry.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, pledged government support, promising to involve key transportation stakeholders such as MC Oluomo and Seko in the campaign.

“I will ensure these stakeholders are part of this initiative when the production is ready,” he stated.

Azu Ishiekwene, representing Leadership Newspaper, also committed to supporting the campaign, emphasising its alignment with media advocacy for behavioural change.

Fadeyi concluded by urging Nigerians and institutions nationwide to join the initiative.

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“Let this message be amplified across every channel until road safety becomes not merely a rule, but a culture,” he appealed.

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Bauchi Urges Girls to Pursue Education and Skilled Jobs

Published

2 days ago

October 26, 2026

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Bauchi girls’ education campaign urges students to complete school, learn vocational skills and pursue careers traditionally dominated by men

Girls in Bauchi State have been encouraged to complete their education, acquire vocational skills and pursue careers traditionally dominated by men as part of efforts to promote financial independence and reduce gender inequality.

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The call was made on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at an event in Bauchi to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.

The event was organised under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria, Azurfa Women and Youth Development Initiative, and Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative.

Speaking at the event, Mustapha Idris, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative, said the annual observance aimed to raise awareness of girls’ rights and promote their well-being.

He said the programme was designed to encourage girls to explore a wider range of professions and address gender disparities in the workplace.

Idris urged students to use their school holidays to learn practical skills, including shoemaking and soap production, which could help them earn an income and improve their economic prospects.

“Girls should not feel ashamed of learning a trade or engaging in legitimate businesses. These skills can provide them with sources of income, promote financial independence and reduce their reliance on others,” he said.

Monica Tanko, Executive Director of Azurfa Women and Youth Development Initiative, urged the girls to remain committed to their education and avoid leaving school before completing their studies.

She also encouraged them to develop practical skills alongside their formal education, saying the combination could help prepare them for future challenges and employment opportunities.

Tanko stressed the importance of self-reliance while encouraging the students to maintain their personal dignity as they pursued their ambitions.

Timothy Ibrahim, an engineer with more than 20 years of professional experience, encouraged the students to consider engineering and other professions in which women have traditionally been underrepresented.

He urged them not to allow gender stereotypes to discourage them from pursuing their interests, adding that girls could excel when they had access to opportunities, encouragement and support.

His message reinforced the event’s call for girls to look beyond occupations traditionally associated with women and explore careers across technical and professional fields.

The event was attended by female students from several schools in Bauchi metropolis, including Rafin Zurfi, Bakaro, Unguwar Doya, Gudun Sayawa and the Federal Government Girls’ College.

The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11 to promote girls’ rights and draw attention to challenges affecting their development.

The Bauchi event used the occasion to highlight the importance of education, vocational training and access to a wider range of career opportunities.

The organisers’ message was that empowering girls requires more than keeping them in school.

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Access to practical skills, supportive role models and opportunities to enter different professions can also help young women build greater economic independence and participate more fully in their communities.