UK-based NGO trains Nigerian nurses on first aid skills

A United Kingdom (UK) registered charity organisation, Naijaid, has organised advanced intermediate life support training for Nigerian nurses in Lagos.

The training, which was held during the week at Radisson Hotel in Ikeja, was aimed at training nurses on practical knowledge of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) properly and also identifying deteriorating patients before CPR is required.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Naijaid, Dr Olanrewaju Nehan-Babalola, in her opening remarks, noted that the training session was not just a learning opportunity but a vital step into enhancing the healthcare system and saving more lives.

She said that immediate life support is a cornerstone skill that goes beyond theory, as the practical can mean the difference between life and death in critical situations.

“Our mission at Naijaid extends beyond providing healthcare solutions. We are here to support and uplift those on the front lines. By investing in this training, we are investing in the very fabric of our healthcare system, as well as enhancing the capabilities of dedicated professionals who embody care, expertise and humanity.”

“I urge every trainee to return this knowledge to their workplaces and communities. Share the skills with colleagues, train others, and be the catalyst for change. Let us strive to create a ripple effect, enhancing abilities and showing leadership in emergency care throughout Nigeria.”

Chairman of Naijaid, Dr John Babalola, emphasised that Naijaid, which is registered as Healthaid in Nigeria, is a non-governmental initiative that focuses on life-saving healthcare services, as well as professional development for healthcare professionals, medical outreaches and medical equipment donations across Africa.

Also, the Director of Nursing Services at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dorcas Shonibare, commended Naijaid for their support, highlighting the organisation’s partnership with the Directorate of Nursing over the years.

She, therefore, urged them to extend the training duration, to accommodate more participants, citing that the ministry has over 7,000 registered nurses in the state.