Connect with us

NEWS

FRSC @ 33: We have Brought High Level of Sanity on Roads– Lagos Sector Commander

Published

on

Share

The  Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has brought a high level of sanity on Nigerian roads since its inception 33 years ago.

Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC Lagos State Sector Commander , made the assertion on Thursday during the first Quarter Capacity Building Workshop for FRSC Desk Officers tagged: ”Safe-to-Load” Operation.

He said that part of the FRSC’s strategic goals was to build the capacity of the personnel through quarterly workshops and enlightenment programmes to prepare them for the year.

He said that the officers converged quarterly to review the previous operations, cover up the gaps and build a better one for the new year.

“We are so passionate about the workshops and the best topic is being put in place to fortify the personnel,” he added.

According to him, in the cause of the previous workshops, the corps discovered so many infractions which has ended up in helping the system to reduce the rate of crashes.

He said that an example of such discoveries was the braking system of vehicles which had caused many crashes especially with tankers and trucks.

The sector commander said that the intervention of the corps has gone a long way in reducing the rate of crashes involving brake failure.

“The personnel’s insistence that  at the point of loading ,  no vehicle with such fault would be allow to load without being ratified, has helped in reducing crashes,” he said.

Ogungbemide affirmed that FRSC had done very well in the last 33 years.

“I know it is subject for assessment from the public and I am also a member of the public;  I have eyes, ears and I know where we are coming from, where we are today and which operations have taken a greater transformation.

“About our expressway, especially Lagos-Ibadan expressway, when the road was good, bad and when the road was under rehabilitation, every session has its characteristics and challenges.

“When the road was good, the recklessness of the drivers could not be over emphasised, we usually had human error as a result of fatal crashes.

“When the road became bad, some of the drivers could not control themselves despite the status of the road, we are still having some measure of crashes.

“And now that rehabilitation is going on, you still see drivers who have no regard for rehabilitation , thereby running into other oncoming vehicles as a result of speeding.

“To God be Glory, in all the sessions, we have our personnel on standby for prompt response to whatever incident that comes up,” he said.

Ogungbemide, however, advised  motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to ensure sanity on the road.

He said that efforts had been put in place to commence the 2021 sensitisation and enlightenment programme for motorists especially the tanker and truck drivers.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FRSC is celebrating its 33 years of its existence in Nigeria  having been established on Feb. 18, 1988. (NAN)

Foreign News

Trump Tells Iran to Make Nuclear Deal ‘Before it is too Late’

Published

on

Share

 U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to conclude an agreement with Washington on its controversial nuclear programme, amid a series of Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities and military leaders.

“There is still time to make this slaughter come to an end,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday.

“Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire,” Trump continued.

“JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”

Observers consider it unlikely that Iran’s leadership would opt for a diplomatic approach in light of the Israeli attacks.

Israeli media reported that Tehran had retaliated with an attack involving about 100 drones, all of which were shot down.

“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump wrote.

“The U.S. makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come and they know how to use it,” Trump wrote. (dpa/NAN)

Continue Reading

NEWS

Nigeria Condoles India over Tragic Plane Crash

Published

on

Share

The Federal Government on Thursday condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of theMinistry.Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.

“This devastating incident which claimed the lives of over 290 individuals has left the global community in mourning.
“Nigeria stands in solidarity with India during this period of immense grief and unfortunate loss.“While initial reports indicate no Nigerian citizen was aboard the flight, the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi remains in close contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance where necessary.
“In this moment of shared sorrow, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to global aviation safety and supports the call for thorough investigation into the crash with a view to preventing such tragedies in the future.”The minister further commiserated with the families of the bereaved and all those affected by this tragic incident. (NAN)

Continue Reading

NEWS

Benue Speaker Advises Youth to Participate Actively in Politics

Published

on

Share

The Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Mr Hyacinth Dajoh, has advised youths in the state to participate actively in the economic and political development of the country.Dajoh gave the advice in his Democracy Day message issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Terver Zamber, in Makurdi.

The speaker urged youths to show more interest in the economic and political development of the country.
He said that they had the required education, exposure, and numerical strength to make a positive impact on both the economy and governance.
Dajoh assured the youths that the assembly under his leadership would continue to enact laws to protect democracy and the rule of law.The speaker urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy worked in the country.
He said that democracy remained the best option for the country.The speaker added that through the determination of the citizens and their active participation in the democratic process, Nigeria would be a great country.He saluted the heroic deeds of patriots who worked assiduously to actualise democratic rule in the country, especially the symbol of the June 12 struggle, the late M.K.O. Abiola.According to him, only a truly great, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria could be a befitting compensation for their sacrifices.He commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue for their roles in upholding democratic principles.Dajoh said that more sacrifices were required from the citizens to ensure that the country got the best of democracy. (NAN)

Continue Reading

Read Our ePaper

Top Stories

CRIME6 hours ago

Troops Nab Foreign National, Terrorists Logistics Suppliers, Others

ShareBy David Torough, Abuja The Defense Headquarters has disclosed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a Chinese national...

General News9 hours ago

Eno Assures Corps Members of Safety, Urges Commitment to Nat’l unity 

Share Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state of...

General News9 hours ago

Insecurity, Socioeconomic Challenges Driving Voter’s Apathy- Report

ShareA new report on “Addressing Voter Apathy in Nigeria” has identified insecurity and socioeconomic challenges as key drivers of low...

CRIME9 hours ago

3 Docked for Allegedly Breaking into Bank, Stealing Laptops

ShareThree men, Olufemi Faleti, 59, Ayoade Adewale 41 and Idowu Yusuf, 41, on Friday, were brought before an Iyaganku Magistrates’...

Foreign News9 hours ago

Trump Tells Iran to Make Nuclear Deal ‘Before it is too Late’

Share U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to conclude an agreement with Washington on its controversial nuclear programme, amid...

General News10 hours ago

NYSC Remains Cornerstone of National Unity, Adeleke tells Corps Members 

Share Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Friday, said that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme remained a cornerstone of...

General News10 hours ago

Anambra NYSC Gets 80 Solar Powered Street Lights, Inducts 1,636 Corps Members 

ShareThe National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), has commended a philanthropist, Chief Christopher Ndubisi, for donating 80 solar-powered street lights for its...

CRIME11 hours ago

Ex-convict Bags 2 years Imprisonment for Stealing Speaker, Mobile Phone

Share An Ota Magistrate’s Court in Ogun, on Friday, sentenced a 21-year-old ex-convict, Habeeb Jimoh, to two years imprisonment for stealing...

NEWS18 hours ago

Nigeria Condoles India over Tragic Plane Crash

ShareThe Federal Government on Thursday condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad.The Minister...

NEWS18 hours ago

Benue Speaker Advises Youth to Participate Actively in Politics

ShareThe Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Mr Hyacinth Dajoh, has advised youths in the state to participate actively in the...

Copyright © 2021 Daily Asset Limited | Powered by ObajeSoft Inc