10,000 drivers to benefit from Lagos govt.’s health, safety programme

By Moses Akaigwe

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and protect lives and property through improved driver fitness and alertness, the Lagos State government is set to commence a comprehensive health and safety programme for professional drivers operating within the state.

According to the initiator of the programme, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, Hon. Hassan Adekoya, the exercise is scheduled to run from Monday 9th to Thursday 12th February, 2026, at different locations in the state.

The initiative is designed to address the occupational, health and safety challenges faced by professional drivers, particularly truck drivers, who play a critical role in sustaining Lagos State’s economy and logistics ecosystem.

No fewer than 10,000 commercial drivers are expected to benefit from the programme, which will be implemented across four strategic locations within the state; Iyana Iba, Obalende and Lekki Free Trade Zone Parks, as well as Lilypond bonded Terminal, Apapa.

The programme aims to provide free eye screening, free medical consultation, free corrective lenses, as well as substance abuse awareness and screening to drivers; in order to promote responsible driving and improve overall road safety.

The state government has called on transport owners, associations and unions to support the successful implementation of the initiative by sensitising and mobilising their members to take advantage of the offer  and educational sessions.

They are also expected to facilitate access to major parks and depots for programme.

According to the government, the overall goal of the initiative is to ensure that every driver departing seaports, depots, and parks across Lagos State is physically fit, mentally alert, and visually capable of navigating the roads safely.