Verraki, a member of Andersen Consulting, has strengthened its partnership with the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) to expand access to lifesaving emergency response skills among young people by training students from secondary schools in Lagos.
Training Programme Details
The initiative, delivered under the Education Pillar of Verraki’s Corporate Citizenship programme, saw students from Immaculate Heart Junior High School, Mende Junior High School, Mende Senior High School, Government Senior College, Ikoyi, Wahab Folawiyo Senior High School, and Akande Dahunsi Memorial High School receiving practical training in first aid and emergency response. The programme also equipped participants with essential knowledge and skills in CPR awareness, bleeding control, choking response, burns management, and emergency preparedness.
Employee Training and Community Impact
The students’ outreach followed a first aid and safety training programme for Verraki employees, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to creating impact that begins within the organisation and extends into the communities it serves. Through the staff training, employees were equipped with practical emergency response skills and onboarded as registered first responders on HEI’s HERA platform. The collaboration reflects a longstanding relationship between Verraki and HEI, built on a shared commitment to strengthening community resilience through education and awareness of preventive healthcare.
Leadership Perspectives
Managing Partner of Verraki, Niyi Yusuf, who spoke on the initiative, said: “At Verraki, we believe education should equip people not only for academic and professional success but also for life. Through our partnership with Health Emergency Initiative, we are helping young people to acquire practical skills that can save lives, build confidence, and contribute to safer communities. This reflects our commitment to developing human capital and creating meaningful social impact.”
Also, Founder and Executive Director of HEI, Paschal Achunine, while commenting on the partnership, said: “Emergency situations can happen anywhere, and the ability to respond appropriately in those critical first moments can mean the difference between life and death. Through our partnership with Verraki, we are equipping young people and professionals with practical first aid and emergency response skills that strengthen community resilience and save lives. We commend Verraki for its commitment to investing in people and creating sustainable impact through programmes that empower individuals to become confident first responders within their schools, workplaces and communities.”
According to Marketing and Communications Lead at Verraki, Oizamisi Balogun, the programme demonstrates the power of connecting internal capacity building with community development.
