Lagos – In continuation of its safety campaign, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has donated life jackets to students of Whanyinna School, Makoko, Lagos.
The Head of Public Affairs Unit of Lagos, Miss Wuraola Alake, made this known on Friday in a statement
Alake said that Whanyinna School, located in the coastal area of Makoko Lagos, is owned by Whanyinna Children Foundation, a charity organisation that uses education to combat child labour, illiteracy, malnutrition and crime among others.
According to her, Whanyinna School has been partnering with Chess In Slums Africa to enroll and educate out-of-School children.
Alake said that Chess In Slums Africa strives to facilitate training and technical support and teach the children how to play chess.
According to her, LASWA officials educated the students on safety precautions, especially how to wear a life jacket properly.
She said that the students and LASWA team also engaged in an enlightening Chess game while taking a tour of the area.
