Every year, World Health Day reminds us that health and safety are not privileges reserved for workplaces with thick policy manuals. They are habits that should be taught early, practised often, and carried into every corner of our communities.
For Powercell Limited, that belief has never been theoretical. It is something we put into action, one classroom at a time. Last year, we partnered with JCI Ikeja and the Lagos State Ministry of Education to deliver a six-week, in-class Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Mentoring Programme across eleven government secondary schools in Lagos. The goal was straightforward: equip young people with practical knowledge they could actually use, not just memorise for a test.
The sessions were deliberately interactive. Students learned how to identify hazards in their schools and homes, prevent fires, respond to emergencies, and administer basic first aid. But the impact went far beyond textbook definitions. Teachers and facilitators noticed something shift in the students’ confidence, their decision-making, and the way they began holding themselves and their peers accountable for safety in their daily environments.
The programme culminated in a competition that recognised the school that best internalised and demonstrated these principles. Okota Senior Grammar School emerged as the Best Overall School in Health & Safety, and was awarded a fully stocked first aid box donated by Powercell Limited. What happened next was what mattered most.
In a follow-up interview, one of the students explained how something as simple as that first-aid box had changed the school’s culture. It was no longer just a piece of equipment in a corner. It became a visible reminder that safety is a shared responsibility, that emergencies can be managed, and that students themselves could be the first responders in their own communities.
That is the point. Safety is not just a policy pinned to a notice board. It is a mindset that saves lives. And when young people understand that today, they build safer societies tomorrow.
Powercell Limited’s commitment to HSE has always extended beyond our project sites. It lives in classrooms, in community conversations, and in the future we are helping to shape. Because awareness that starts early does not fade easily, it compounds.
As part of our commitment to safer and stronger communities, Powercell partnered with JCI Ikeja and the Lagos State Ministry of Education to deliver a 6weeks in-class Health and Safety Mentoring Programme across 11 government secondary schools in Lagos.
Through interactive sessions, students gained practical knowledge on hazard identification, school and home safety, fire prevention, basic first aid and emergency response. Beyond safety awareness, the programme positively impacted students’ confidence, learning and everyday decision-making, encouraging them to become more safety-conscious within their schools and communities. The students’ own experiences tell the story best. Explore their testimonials and hear directly about the impact of the programme.
