Nigerians has been urged to protect their head by putting on personal protective tools appropriately to prevent injury and avoid damage to brain.
Health professionals, Olajoke Akinyemi, programme manager, Brain Health Initiative Nigeria and Iyanuoluwa Samuel ,the Operations Manager, Brain Centre,Ibadan specifically warned drivers, riders and other Nigerians to always protect themselves against brain damage.
The health professionals made the call during an awareness campaign in commemoration of the 2025 World Head Injury Awareness Day which was organised in Ibadan by Brain Health Initiative Nigeria [BHIN], Ibadan.
BHIN whìch is owned by a neurologist at the University College Hospital [UCH] and founder of the Brain Centre, Ibadan, Temitope Farombi took the campaign to Bus-stop Motor Park, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan.
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The event witnessed by motorists, motorcyclists and commuters, Akinyemi ,the Programme Manager, Brain Health Initiative Nigeria called on Nigerians to always put on personal protective tools to prevent injury to the head and brain.
According to Akinyemi, drive at safe speed and use safety belts. During sports such as skating, always wear your helmet. To prevent head and brain injury, always wear a helmet while cycling or riding; prevent falls by keeping your environment safe.
‘’In case of any injury, seek medical attention immediately, because brain injury can lead to death. Stay safe and stay protected”.
Samuel, the Operations Manager, Brain Centre, Ibadan harped on the need to put on safety materials while driving, riding or at home.
‘’I am urging drivers, motorists, motorcyclists and all Nigerians to protect their heads, because the head houses the brain. We must prevent head injury by taking some measures. At home, we must prevent injuries by wearing appropriate footwears. And we must call for help and seek medical care in case there is an injury’’ she added
