Principal of Shams-EL-Deen Junior Grammar School, Ikorodu, Mrs Kadijat Bolatito Adedeji, conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to members of Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club, on the implementation of a Zebra crossing project for the school.
The undertaking was completed by the club on the 2nd of June 2023, aimed at safeguarding students using the road subway during the school’s morning and afternoon duration.
Mrs Adedeji, impressed with the freewill task of the club, said the supportive job won a special place in her heart because it prioritises the safety of her pupils.
According to the Principal, a safety program she had earlier attended, gave her the growing concern to assemble a similar project for the school (due to how motorists operate the road).
She tells further, “I never knew how to make it happen, so it was a stuff of amazement watching the club coming out of the blue to get it done for our children”.
“With zebra crossing like this, it will make drivers careful in moving through this axis and keep our students safe as well”.
“I cannot thank members of Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club enough for what they’ve done to aid the school, but I know that my God will bless them tremendously” She asserted.
Illustrating the essence of the project to the students and school officials (who came out collectively to inspect the work), Lion David Akinosho, Charter President of Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club, said Zebra crossing is a prudent footpath that serves as a caution to motorists.
He continued, “The importance of this track is to assist students in traversing the road, and prevent drivers from steering recklessly”.
“Any driver who understands what driving is all about is meant to slow down immediately they set their sight on this Zebra crossing track”.
“It is a crime (and punishable offence) for motorists not to stop or decelerate, particularly when someone is utilising this route to cross the road,” He said.
Lion Akinosho further urged the students not to abuse the use of the pathway since they’ve comprehended its usage, adding that their manner of maintaining the walkway will make other road users do the same.
He subsequently instructed the students to take the information given to them about the Zebra crossing to the rest of their classmates and even to their parents at home.
The project was supervised by Lion Kayode Aluko, Project Coordinator, Ikorodu Peculiar Lions Club.
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