Mantra Launches 2024 Driver Safety Training Program in Nigeria
At Mantra, we are very proud of our excellent reputation as one of the leading security service providers in Nigeria. However, we recognise that in order to maintain and build upon this reputation, it is critically important for us to invest in our people through regular security and safety training courses. Our Clients rely upon us to look after them whilst they are in our care, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
According to a report by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria, 4,387 people died in road traffic accidents between January and June 2023. An additional 14,108 people were seriously injured in road traffic accidents during the same time period. This data indicates that road traffic accidents are still one of the leading causes of death in Nigeria. The key causes of road traffic accidents include poor safety maintenance of the vehicle and tyres, speeding, dangerous overtaking and the poor state of the roads in certain parts of Nigeria.
Due to the obvious dangers of driving on roads in Nigeria, we as a company decided to launch a Driver Safety Training Program, which will enable our drivers to take a ‘Timeout for Safety’ and to better understand how to keep themselves and their passengers safe at all times.
The first in the series of the training program was held at our offices in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, followed by similar sessions for our drivers in the Lagos office. The training package was designed to both refresh and enhance the skills of drivers employed by Mantra as part of our Armed Escort Services Teams, as well as drivers from specially selected partners and clients. The aim of the training course was to provide the attendees with valuable insights, updates and practical knowledge to ensure that they maintain a high level of proficiency in their roles as drivers.
With the additional help from reputable training instructors from organisations, which are approved by the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria, a comprehensive training program was developed that combined both the professional driving expertise and insights from instructors and operational experience from Mantra.
The training topics included the following:
The importance of adhering to safety guidelines
The need for strict adherence to traffic regulations for the safety of both drivers and passengers
Comprehensive guidance on the need for regular vehicle maintenance
In-depth coverage of tyre safety and the critical need for proper tyre maintenance
Defensive Driver Techniques and guidance on how to respond to potential hazards on the road
All of the attendees received certificates of completion at the end of the training and many of them expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for the invaluable insights they had gained during the session. We at Mantra are confident that by taking this ‘Timeout for Safety’ to focus on critically important aspects of safety for our drivers, we have taken an important step towards continuously enhancing and improving their overall safety proficiency skills. This will undoubtedly benefit our drivers, our Armed Escort Teams and our Clients that choose to travel with us as passengers.
To read more about our corporate credentials and to find out why many national and international companies trust Mantra for our bespoke security and safety training programs, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/AboutMantra
If you would like to enquire about our training programs or our Armed Escort Services, please complete an enquiry form on our website at: https://bit.ly/contactmantra or send an email to: info@mantraoperations.com
Written by Sian Hawkes, Director of Marketing and Communications