In order to catch them young and reduce water phobia among Lagosians, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has commenced a week-long water safety class and swimming Training for pupils in the Bariga/Somolu local government.
The swimming training which is the 4th edition of one of LASWA’s advocacy programnes tagged ‘the Lagos Water Savvy Kids Programme, saw LASWA partnering with State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Dolphin Swim School, a premier swim programme serving women and children in Lagos state.
The partners aimed at instilling water confidence in school pupils by teaching them theoretical and practical knowledge on waterways safety, swimming skills, and basic survival techniques in an emergency.
50 students from five public schools in Bariga/Somolu axis of Lagos were selected to participate in this year’s edition.
It is expected that with this training, school children using the waterways will be more confident, be conscious of their safety, and be self-reliant in an emergency.
