To promote water safety and reduce the fear of water among young Lagosians, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has commenced a week-long water safety and swimming training programme for school children in Badagry Local Government Area.
Now in its fifth edition, the initiative is part of LASWA’s ongoing advocacy campaign, the “Lagos Water Savvy Kids Program.” The program is being implemented with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Dolphin Swim School (DSS), a premier swimming institution focused on empowering women and children with essential aquatic skills.
The training provides pupils with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in water safety, swimming techniques, and basic emergency survival skills.
Through this initiative, LASWA aims to instil water confidence in young learners, particularly those who regularly commute via Lagos’ inland waterways.
A total of 50 pupils from five public schools in Badagry have been selected to participate in this year’s program. The participating schools were carefully chosen to reflect communities where waterway transportation is a regular daily life.
As Lagos continues to embrace water transport, young commuters must be familiar with the waterways environment and equipped to handle emergency situations.
With this initiative, LASWA is working toward a safer, more confident generation of waterway users who are safety-conscious, self-reliant, and well-prepared for any challenges they may encounter on the water.
The training commenced on Monday, 20th October 2025 and is expected to end on Friday, 24th October 2025.
