Stakeholders at a meeting on water safety in Lagos have stressed the importance of having certified lifeguards at swimming pools and beaches in order to reduce drowning to the barest minimum in the state.
Participants at the Stakeholders sensitization meeting which was hosted by Lagos State Safety Commission in conjunction with Global Sports Exclusive Promotions and held at Waves Beach, Elegushi, Lagos included administrators of various beach houses and swimming pools facilities, as well as representatives from Private Swimming Coaches Association Lagos , Ocean 28 Swimming Academy, Dolphin Swimming School, Titan Seal Community, Lagos State Waterways Authority, and other stakeholders.
In the same vein, the initiator of the initiative, Hon. Olarenwaju M. Saidi, who is also a Governing Board Member at the Lagos State Sports Commission, in his opening remarks noted that the essence of meeting with stakeholders in the aquatic industry was to address the occurrence of drowning incidents which must be adequately monitored and prevented in Lagos State.
The representative of Lagos State Waterways Authority , Mr. Ibrahim, in his speech at the meeting urged stakeholders in the aquatic industry to take water safety seriously and reiterated the central focus of the Authority on people’s wellness on water. He also emphasised the need for all management of beach houses and swimming pools to put all hands on deck to ensure effective water safety delivery in Lagos State.
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