DAR ES SALAAM: A South African based Tanzanian surf lifesaving sports star, Moses Ntilema, has expressed intention to promote water safety awareness programmes in Tanzania, especially at the grassroots level.
Ntilema, along with other facilitators from South Africa, has taught water safety awareness to nearly two million children in South Africa.
He aims to bring a similar programme to Tanzanian children. Ntilema emphasised the importance of spreading water safety education, survival swimming, awareness of dangers such as RIP currents, proper use of rescue equipment and knowledge of emergency numbers.
The programme also seeks to raise awareness about water safety, safe play in water areas, and the role of lifeguards.
Ntilema stressed the significance of World Drowning Prevention Day in addressing the global issue of drowning, noting that many developed countries have prioritised water safety educational programmes.
He urged the Tanzanian government and the private sector to collaborate to achieve this goal. He highlighted his aspiration to utilise the knowledge and experience gained in South Africa to support Tanzania’s efforts in preventing drowning incidents, particularly among children and women.
“My main dream is to use the knowledge I attain here in South Africa and other countries, skills and experience to serve my country including supporting the government and President Samia Suluhu Hassan to prevent and have zero number of drowning incidents in Tanzania,” explained Ntilema.
Ntilema urged the government to engage experts and professionals in addressing drowning prevention, emphasising that this is a prevalent issue not only in Tanzania but also in other African countries.
“I advise the government to ensure that all drowning prevention stakeholders or institutions acquire proper education, qualifications, competent skills, knowledge, and experience before being involved in any water safety or drowning prevention activities in the country. This is necessary to meet international standards,” he said.
Ntilema also advises national and international organisations such as the UN, WHO, UNESCO, World Bank, and Royal Lifesaving, as well as private sectors such as mobile companies and banks to come on board and support Tanzania.
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“I would also be more than happy to use this opportunity to urge the Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities (TAMISEMI) and the Education department to work together to assign qualified and well-trained personnel to introduce water safety lessons in the school curriculum,” he insisted.
He emphasised that water safety lessons are very important as they can save the lives of many young children during water disasters, especially given the current global climate and the need to rediscover watersport talents that can put the country in the spotlight in the future.
“I really want to serve my country, and I will always be ready to help so that we can meet international standards because Tanzania has many advantages to make a big difference in the East African region and Africa at large,” Ntilema emphasised.
Ntilema, as the CEO of Tanzania Lifeguarding Centre is planning to use his skills, knowledge, and experience to make a significant impact on drowning prevention strategies in the country once given the chance to do so.
He mentioned that his stay in South Africa was solely to acquire important skills for the benefit of both himself and the country.
Ntilema was involved in several water disasters and assisted the rescue teams from the Scout, including two ferries, ‘MV Skagit’ and ‘MV Spice Islander,’ which sank in Nungwe, Zanzibar, in 2012 and 2011, respectively.
He worked as an Art and design teacher in different schools in Dar such as Al Muntazir Schools, Feza Schools, Dar es Salaam Independent School, and Kwanza International School, spreading knowledge to young students.
He also obtained the Lifesaving President A South African based Tanzanian surf lifesaving sports star, Moses Ntilema, has expressed intention to promote water safety awareness programmes in Tanzania, especially at the grassroots level.
Ntilema, along with other facilitators from South Africa, has taught water safety awareness to nearly two million children in South Africa. He aims to bring a similar programme to Tanzanian children.
Ntilema emphasised the importance of spreading water safety education, survival swimming, awareness of dangers such as RIP currents, proper use of rescue equipment and knowledge of emergency numbers.
The programme also seeks to raise awareness about water safety, safe play in water areas, and the role of lifeguards.
Ntilema stressed the significance of World Drowning Prevention Day in addressing the global issue of drowning, noting that many developed countries have prioritised water safety educational programmes.
He urged the Tanzanian government and the private sector to collaborate to achieve this goal.
He highlighted his aspiration to utilise the knowledge and experience gained in South Africa to support Tanzania’s efforts in preventing drowning incidents, particularly among children and women.
“My main dream is to use the knowledge I attain here in South Africa and other countries, skills and experience to serve my country including supporting the government and President Samia Suluhu Hassan to prevent and have zero number of drowning incidents in Tanzania,” explained Ntilema.
Ntilema urged the government to engage experts and professionals in addressing drowning prevention, emphasising that this is a prevalent issue not only in Tanzania but also in other African countries.
“I advise the government to ensure that all drowning prevention stakeholders or institutions acquire proper education, qualifications, competent skills, knowledge, and experience before being involved in any water safety or drowning prevention activities in the country. This is necessary to meet international standards,” he said.
Ntilema also advises national and international organisations such as the UN, WHO, UNESCO, World Bank, and Royal Lifesaving, as well as private sectors such as mobile companies and banks to come on board and support Tanzania.
“I would also be more than happy to use this opportunity to urge the Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities (TAMISEMI) and the Education department to work together to assign qualified and well-trained personnel to introduce water safety lessons in the school curriculum,” he insisted.
He emphasised that water safety lessons are very important as they can save the lives of many young children during water disasters, especially given the current global climate and the need to rediscover watersport talents that can put the country in the spotlight in the future.
“I really want to serve my country, and I will always be ready to help so that we can meet international standards because Tanzania has many advantages to make a big difference in the East African region and Africa at large,” Ntilema emphasised.
Ntilema, as the CEO of Tanzania Lifeguarding Centre is planning to use his skills, knowledge, and experience to make a significant impact on drowning prevention strategies in the country once given the chance to do so. He mentioned that his stay in South Africa was solely to acquire important skills for the benefit of both himself and the country.
Ntilema was involved in several water disasters and assisted the rescue teams from the Scout, including two ferries, ‘MV Skagit’ and ‘MV Spice Islander,’ which sank in Nungwe, Zanzibar, in 2012 and 2011, respectively.
He worked as an Art and design teacher in different schools in Dar such as Al Muntazir Schools, Feza Schools, Dar es Salaam Independent School, and Kwanza International School, spreading knowledge to young students.
He also obtained the Lifesaving President Award (Brian Harvey Award), which is awarded to a lifesaver who has made significant contributions to lifesaving activities within and outside of his country.
Award (Brian Harvey Award), which is awarded to a lifesaver who has made significant contributions to lifesaving activities within and outside of his country.
