23/08/2026
Nigerian Red Cross Lagos Completes 3-Day First Aid Trainers Refresher Course
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, has successfully concluded a three-day First Aid Trainers Refresher Course, designed to strengthen the knowledge, competence and instructional capacity of First Aid trainers across the Branch.
The training, which commenced on Thursday, 20 August 2026, brought together about 70 participants and was facilitated by Mr Auwal Muhammad, a highly experienced First Aid professional deployed by the National Headquarters of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
Mr Muhammed's impressive professional portfolio includes serving as a former National Training Officer Nigerian Red Cross Society , former First Aid Delegate in Southern Africa with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , former First Aid Delegate in Kenya with the International Committee of the Red Cross , former representative of IFRC Global First Aid Reference Centre at International First Aid Attestation, and an International Master Educator in First Aid with the IFRC.
He was ably supported throughout the three-day programme by Senior Instructor and National Assessor, Mr Segun Akande; Mr Bernard Edobor and the Branch Training Director, Mr Ige Oladimeji.
The training was officially declared open by the Branch Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Adebola Kolawole, who is herself a First Aid trainer, at a brief ceremony anchored by the Branch Secretary, Mr Olakunle Lasisi.
A major highlight was the emphasis on current global First Aid standards, updated practices, effective training methodologies and practical competency. Participants were assessed through individual five-minute practical lectures, presentations and demonstrations on assigned First Aid topics.
The programme concluded on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with participants demonstrating the knowledge and skills acquired during the refresher course.
In appreciation of the visiting facilitator, the participants, through the Chairman of the Instructors/Trainers Council, Mrs Abidemi Taiwo-Hammed, presented a token of appreciation to Mr Awal for his contribution to strengthening First Aid training within the Branch.
The participants left the programme better informed, better equipped and ready to cascade the knowledge and skills acquired to volunteers and communities, contributing to the Red Cross mission of saving lives and building safer, more resilient communities.
Nigerian Red Cross Lagos State Branch continues to invest in quality training and continuous professional development to maintain high standards in humanitarian service and lifesaving interventions in The Lagos State Government.
