As the World celebrate World day for Safety and Health on every 28th day of April,2022 as put together by the International Labour Organizations (I.L.O) ,the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) the NPF Community Policing Initiative and Public Relations Tool has congratulated Stakeholders at all levels on the commemoration of this all important day which is in line with the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) (3- GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING) and (8-DECENT WORK,ECONOMIC GROWTH).
According to the National Coordinator ,Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) CSP Ebere Amaraizu ,time has come for all to close ranks towards helping to build a good safety and heath Culture for a greater society and pointing out that the theme of 2022 Celebration “ACT TOGETHER TO BUILD A POSITIVE SAFETY AND HEALTH CULTURE” with a focus on enhancing Social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health, is relevant to what we need to do,have in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) (3 and 8) for a greater society.Mental and Physical health being are essential elements to enhance participation and productivity and pointing out that the knowledge and importance of occupational Safety and health (OSH) cannot be overemphasized hence we should all stand together to constantly create and raise awareness among people regarding health and safety measures necessary at the work place,homes ,schools and our communities healthy and positive.Amaraizu further added that awareness has to be raised and enhanced to avoid safety measures /protocols compromise as well as its eventual hazards which usually affects Individuals /Communities adversely.Indeed,there is need to deep root safety consciousness in the minds of our young minds and this can be achieved through a well enhanced Safety Educations for young minds in schools and other places .This concerns all and sundry in order to promote prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in our environment ,communities ,homes ,schools or workplace .After all,health they say is wealth.
