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TotalEnergies, NNPC Launch 2026 VIA Programme Targeting 600 Students

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  • TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited and NNPC have launched the 2026 VIA Safe Mobility for Young People program.
  • The initiative will engage 600 students aged under 18 across 30 schools in FCT, Lagos, and Rivers states to promote road safety.
  • Students will become road safety ambassadors by expressing challenges and proposing solutions through creative means, with a focus on inclusivity for vulnerable children.

In Nigeria, initiatives like the VIA Safe Mobility for Young People programme, spearheaded by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, are crucial for shaping a safer future on our roads.

This year's edition, targeting 600 students across the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, and Rivers states, goes beyond mere awareness. It's about empowering our youth to become active participants in promoting road safety. By encouraging them to express safety challenges and propose solutions through art, music, and drama, we are fostering a generation that understands the importance of responsible mobility.

The VIA Safe Mobility for Young People programme goes beyond teaching road safety; it is about empowering young people to understand their environment and take responsibility for safer journeys.

โ€” Moyosola AreolaActing General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, explaining the program's objectives.

TotalEnergies' commitment, extending across 43 countries and impacting over 924,000 young people globally, highlights the universal need for road safety education. The emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that even the most vulnerable children are not left behind, is particularly commendable and resonates deeply within our communities. This program is not just about preventing accidents; it's about building a culture of safety and responsibility from the ground up.

By giving students the knowledge and platform to act, we are raising a generation that will champion safer and more inclusive mobility in their communities.

โ€” Moyosola AreolaMoyosola Areola, Acting General Manager, CSR at TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, emphasizing the program's long-term vision.
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