The Simba Group, distributors of TVS King tricycles in Nigeria, has held a Road Safety Training for women riders, as part of the firm’s Queen Riders Training Programme in Ikotun, Lagos.
The initiative, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), was to ensure safety of women drivers on the road.
Simba Group said the programme was its flagship women’s empowerment initiative to train women from underrepresented backgrounds, so that they have a chance to participate in the auto sector and increase their household income.
The Simba Training School which also conducts advanced mechanic courses, has provided free training to riders.
“After the women were trained and certified, they also connected with various tricycle fleet owners and microfinance institutions so that they have a better chance of availing these micro-entrepreneurship opportunities. Following the successful completion of the programme, a ceremony was held and presided by VIS Ejigbo Zonal Head Joshua Solawon, Mrs Nike Ogunbadejo of LASTMA, a Certified Simba TVS Queen Rider Trainer, Mrs. Grace Oladapo, and other senior executives of Simba TVS.
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