Healthcare professionals have urged bike riders and other Nigerians to protect their heads appropriately to prevent head and brain injury. They made the call during an awareness campaign in commemoration of the 2025 World Head Injury Awareness Day, organised in Ibadan by Brain Health Initiative Nigeria (BHIN). BHIN is promoted by a neurologist at the University College Hospital [UCH] and founder of the Brain Centre, Ibadan, Dr Temitope Farombi.

The campaign, which took place at the Bus-stop Motor Park, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, was witnessed by motorists, motorcyclists and commuters. Speaking, the Programme Manager, Brain Health Initiative Nigeria, Olajoke Akinyemi, called on Nigerians to always put on personal protective tools to prevent injury to the head and brain.

Akinyemi said, “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.”

On her part, the Operations Manager, Brain Centre, Mrs Iyanuoluwa Samuel, harped on the need to put on safety materials while driving, riding or at home. Samuel said, “At home, we must prevent injuries by wearing appropriate footwear. And we must call for help and seek medical care in case there is an injury.’’