380 RRS operatives trained as Amobode gives 150 First Aid Boxes

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, handed over 150 First Aid Kits to the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Command.

Ambode, who promised to make the issue of security his top priority at the simulation programme on administering First Aid to victims of emergencies, was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff, Mr. Oluseyi Whenu.  Ambode noted that the provision of the kits was a continuous exercise.

He noted that about 380 officers of the RRS had been trained by the State Government on accident scene safety, controlling bleeding, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and moving accident victims. 

He added that as more training is provided, the state government would also provide more kits for the officers to cater for emergencies.

The Governor stated that training became necessary for RRS officers as first responders to emergencies for them to save lives and provide First Aid before the arrival of medical personnel at accident scenes.

Receiving the kits, the RSS Commander, ACP Tunji Disu commended the State Government for availing the team with opportunity to benefit from the training and providing the kits.

While assuring the Governor that the officers would make good use of the kits, Disu advised Lagosians to be security conscious and to always use emergency lines (112 and 767) provided by the State Government.

Dignitaries at the simulation programme included Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Abdulrasaq Balogun, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Sola Pitan and Medical Director, Governor’s Office, Dr. Olarenwaju Adeboye.