Nigerian Red Cross Society Trains Schools in Edo State to Respond to Emergency Situations

Strategic Insights -

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and funding from the Italian government, has launched a Flood Resilience Project in Edo State. The project aims to train schools in Edo State on how to respond to emergency situations, particularly flood-related emergencies. The NRCS has selected two schools, Kleros Montessori School and Aluaye Primary School, for the launch, with the goal of training 35 participants, including teachers, community volunteers, and pupils.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has trained 35 participants from two schools in Edo State, including teachers, community volunteers, and pupils, on disaster preparedness and resilience.
  • The training is part of the Flood Resilience Project, supported by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and funded by the Italian government.
  • The objectives of the training include engaging with school authorities to secure ownership and support, sensitizing and orienting students on floods, risks, and the role of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) clubs.
  • The NRCS aims to establish functional teams for core DRR activities, including Early Warning Systems (EWS), First Aid, WASH, and Media, and conduct debriefing and documentation with NRCS branches.
  • The training has been well received by pupils and school authorities, with one pupil, Dominion Makinde, expressing confidence in his ability to put his training into practice to serve the lives of those in danger.
  • The headmistress of Kleros Montessori School, Mrs. Doris Lemazong, thanked the NRCS for choosing her school as a beneficiary of the training.

Statistics:

  • 35 participants from two schools have been trained on disaster preparedness and resilience.
  • 30 pupils from each school have been selected as members of the DRR club.
  • 2 schools, Kleros Montessori School and Aluaye Primary School, have been selected for the launch of the Flood Resilience Project.
  • 70% of the pupils trained are from primary 5 and 6 classes.

Sources:

  • Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)
  • International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC)
  • Italian Government
  • Blessing John, Livelihood and Community Liaison Officer, Disaster Management Department, Nigerian Red Cross Society National headquarters
  • Wilson Ekhomogiazin, Branch Secretary, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Edo State
  • Cephas Yakubu, Acting Chairman, Etsako Central
  • Mrs. Doris Lemazong, Headmistress, Kleros Montessori School
  • Dominion Makinde, Primary 5 pupil, Kleros Montessori School