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Lagos State Safety Commission partners Global Sports Exclusive Promotion on Drowning and Lifeguard training.
In a move to curb incessant drowning in Swimming pools,holiday resorts, beaches and open rivers, the Lagos State Safety Commission has gone into strategic alliance with a Lagos based company Global Sports Exclusive Promotions on lifeguard training.
According to Olarenwaju Saidi of Global Sports Exclusive Promotions, ” We are collaborating with the Lagos State Government, Lagos State Safety Commission to stage an awareness rally ahead of the training for Lifeguards. We want to ensure that people are trained on how to rescue and save drowning swimmers in all parts of Lagos State.
This is being organized to commemorate the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Drowning Prevention Day 2024 taking place on July 25th. We are championing this with a rally around every part of Lagos to sensitize the public about safety in Swimming pools, beaches and holiday resorts.”
He further stated that participants will be trained on basic lifesaving skills certified by the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.They will equally have added value of permit to work as Lifeguards, be registered under a data base, get life assurance and secure improved welfare.
Agencies such as LASWA, LAGFERRY, LASEMA, NEMA, LASMA, the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Police Force and water related agencies have pledged their support to the cause.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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