Training
By Bosede Olufunmi
Kano, June 13, 2024 (NAN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday, trained 25 journalists in Kano State in effective first aid treatment techniques.
Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano branch, said at the opening of the training on Thursday that journalists should possess the skills to administer first aid treatments.
He said that as first line responders to emergency situations, journalists ought to be equipped to save lives.
“So this training will teach the participants how to administer first aid treatments effectively. I see the training as timely and well-intended.
“Emergencies happen almost every day. That is why it is necessary to assist and show compassion to the injured person.
“Wherever emergency happens, media people are usually the first to break the news, so having the skills to save life is very important,” he said.
Also speaking, Aliyu Dawobe, ICRC’s Public Relations Officer, described the media as a cornerstone institution for public service and nation building.
He said that journalists are regularly exposed to accidents and emergency situations, saying: ” it is only critical to equip them with life-saving techniques”
Dawobe urged the media to support the activities of the Red Cross by indulging in more humanitarian services in support of the society.
He said that in 2023, the ICRC trained no fewer than 150 journalists across the northern region in first aiding.
“Our mandate is to assist and protect the dignity of people that are affected by armed conflicts, most especially in the North-East region.
“We support them with relief materials and other ways to improve their living conditions,” he said.
Mr Abba Salisu, a journalist from Radio Kano, who spoke on behalf of the participants, described the training as a good omen.
“It will enable us to support humanity, with this training, we are equipped to do our little parts to save lives while on duty,” he said.
NAN reports that the participants were given first aid kits after the training. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Dorcas Jonah and Azubuike Okeh
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