As part of its commitment to community engagement, capacity development, and the promotion of public safety, the Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, recently organised a comprehensive First Aid and Emergency Rescue Training Programme for officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2.21 Ijebu-Ode Unit Command.
The training, jointly coordinated by the University Health Centre and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, TASFUED Detachment was designed to enhance the emergency response capacity of FRSC personnel, particularly in the areas of casualty management, first aid administration, and rescue operations during road traffic emergencies.
In his opening remarks at the programme, the Deputy Director, University Health Centre, Dr. Olufemi Oso emphasised the critical role of timely and effective emergency response in reducing fatalities, preventing further complications, and improving survival outcomes in road traffic incidents.
He noted that equipping first responders with modern rescue and life-saving skills remains fundamental to enhancing public health and safety.
The participants received intensive training on a wide range of topics, including the principles of first aid and emergency medical care, basic life support techniques, casualty handling and safe transportation, as well as rescue procedures for road traffic crashes.
The programme combined theoretical instruction with practical sessions to ensure participants gained both the knowledge and technical competence required to manage real-life emergencies effectively.
The practical component featured demonstrations and hands-on exercises that enabled participants to apply the skills acquired during the training.
Officers engaged in simulated rescue scenarios designed to replicate real-life emergency situations, providing opportunities to practise casualty evacuation procedures, first aid interventions, and coordinated rescue operations expected of professional first responders.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the facilitators stressed that first aid and rescue skills are indispensable for road safety personnel, who are often the first to arrive at accident scenes. They further underscored the importance of continuous professional development in enhancing the quality of emergency response services and safeguarding lives.
The training programme reflects TASFUED’s dedication to fostering strategic partnerships with relevant agencies while contributing to the professional development of personnel whose responsibilities directly impact public safety. It also underscores the University’s growing role in extending its academic expertise and professional services beyond the campus through impactful community engagement and targeted capacity-building initiatives.
Other members of the resource team were Mr Samuel Amusa, a technologist at the Health Centre; Mrs Olabide Adela, Nursing Officer; Mr Ayanfe Omotosho, Commandant of the Nigerian Red Cross, TASFUED Detachment and Mr Stephen Favour also of the Red Cross Detachment amongst others.
