The Eighth UN Global Road Safety Week in Lagos: Gabriel Rotimi Aroge (GRA) Empowerment Foundation team visit FRSC

To mark the Eighth United Nations Global Road Safety Week, the Gabriel Rotimi Aroge (GRA) Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), reaffirmed its commitment to safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists.

The engagement, held at the FRSC Command Headquarters in Ojodu Berger, brought together stakeholders from government, development organizations, and safety experts to reflect on the theme “Make Walking and Cycling Safe.”

Represented by its Programme Coordinator, the GRA Foundation emphasized that road safety is a critical development issue, closely linked to education access, public health, environmental sustainability, and economic inclusion. The Foundation highlighted its Cycle 2 School Plus initiative, which provides free bicycles to underserved schoolchildren in Lagos State, improving school access while supporting climate-friendly mobility.

The initiative aligns with key UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Climate Action (SDG 13). The Foundation also acknowledged the support of FRSC Lagos, whose partnership helped strengthen collaboration with UK-based partner Re-Cycle (Bikes to Africa), which has pledged 1,000 bicycles to the programme.

The Lagos FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility and called for improved infrastructure such as pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes, clear signage, and stronger enforcement. He also highlighted the role of technology and education in reducing road risks.

The session concluded with an open dialogue, media engagement, and plans for continued collaboration, including activities to mark World Bicycle Day in June. This builds on earlier joint road safety advocacy efforts held in Epe, in partnership with the African Cycling Foundation.

Through sustained advocacy, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, the GRA Empowerment Foundation remains committed to advancing safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility solutions for Nigerian children and communities. The Foundation welcomes partners to support and scale the Cycle 2 School Plus programme.