LIFEFIRST NAIJA -
Community Bystander First Response Trainer!
LifeFirstNaija is a nationwide Bystander First Response & Basic Life Support (BLS) training initiative powered by Smiles Network Nigeria. We exist to bridge Nigeria’s critical gap in CPR knowledge, first responder skills, and pre-hospital care, especially in hard-to-reach communities where ambulance coverage and emergency transport are limited.
The ambulance may never come. But YOU can be the reason someone survives
Be part of the movement to save lives in your community. Whether you’re a teacher, student, trader, or mechanic—you can be someone’s first responder.
Who We Are
Briefing
Welcome to LifeFirstNaija – First Responder Trainer
LifeFirstNaija is a nationwide Bystander First Response & Basic Life Support (BLS) training initiative powered by Smiles Network Nigeria. We exist to bridge Nigeria’s critical gap in CPR knowledge, first responder skills, and pre-hospital care, especially in hard-to-reach communities where ambulance coverage and emergency transport are limited.
Our Projects
FEASIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
Over 50% of deaths in Nigeria are preventable with timely bystander response.
Pilot rollouts in states like Lagos, Kaduna, and Anambra can set scalable precedents.- Leveraging the NYSC structure allows integration into 774 local governments nationwide.
CPR and First Aid kits are affordable to replicate locally.- Schools, churches, mosques, market associations serve as training hubs.
Training content can be adapted for offline modules (radio, print, peer-to-peer).
Social media campaigns and influencer networks can drive participation and trust.
Economic empowerment element (training trainers) can drive local buy-in.
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Testimonials
Our Partners
Blogs
First Responder Training In Benin, Nigeria
First Responder Training The First Responder Training was a huge success. The program was sponsored and powered by Smiles Network International; an NGO that is focused on health education in rural areas. The Training was anchored by Mr John Esekie in Benin, Nigeria.
Application For the Community Bystander Trainers Programme
LifeFirst Naija is building a network of trained community responders. Applications are still ongoing for the Community Bystander Trainers Programme, designed to equip participants with Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR training. Benefits include:● Free First Responder Training● Certificate of Participation● Access to a national Responder Community If you are passionate about community impact and […]
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉Today, we @lifefirst_naija celebrate your resilience, strength, and endless potential. 💚 Let’s stay committed to building a nation of hope, unity, and growth. May God bless you and your families with peace, progress, and prosperity. 🙏✨ Together, we rise, together we shine! 🌟 #LifeFirstNaija #FirstResponderTrainer #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay #ProudlyNigerian #HopeForNigeria #UnitedWeStand #BetterDaysAhead
🫀 Restart A Heart 2025 | @LifeFirstNaija x @BHF
“Every Second Counts – Empower Every Nigerian to Save a Life”Date: October 16th, 2025 Every year, Restart a Heart Day—championed by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and supported globally by the European Resuscitation Council—reminds us that anyone can learn to save a life. Globally, over 3 million people die each year from sudden cardiac arrest, […]