Aquatic Federation sensitises Nigerians on water safety

THE Nigeria Aquatic Federation, in conjunction with Lagos State Safety Commission and Darkfaces Production, at the weekend, unveiled a campaign aimed at curbing deaths in swimming pools and beaches.

The awareness safety programme, which will train more lifeguards to protect people from getting drowned, according to the Aquatic Federation, will start officially on December.

The Federation said a series of training sessions has been scheduled to teach lifeguards from different organisations the modern rudiments of saving lives in the water.

Speaking at the programne, president of Nigeria Aquatic Federation, Chief Chinonye Aliyu, said the body is putting plans in place with the Lagos State Safety Commission to ensure owners of swimming pools and public water facilities enforce strict safety regulations.

“My heart bleeds when people die in swimming pools and beaches. This is why the Federation is starting a safety campaign by training more lifeguards to protect our waters.