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Gov. Mohammed Lauds FRSC for Monitoring, Supervising Driving Schools
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for successes recorded in monitoring and supervising operations of driving schools in the country.
Mohammed made the commendation at the inauguration of the 2021 National Workshop for Proprietors and Instructors of Driving Schools organised by the FRSC, on Thursday in Bauchi.
The governor, represented by Mr Paul Bunson, Director in the state Ministry of Works and Transport, said that constant monitoring and supervision of driving schools by the FRSC had gone a long way in reducing road traffic crashes through production of knowledgeable and trained drivers.
“I would like to commend the efforts of the Corps Marshal in particular and the Management of FRSC for organising this workshop which is aimed at ensuring qualitative driving and safety on Nigerian roads.
“I am aware that the Driving School Standardisation Programme (DSSP) of the FRSC is a scheme aimed at improving driving school operations in Nigeria by developing uniform standards, safety consciousness, professionalism and proficiency in driver education.
“FRSC has recorded great successes in monitoring and regulating the driving school industry through driver training education.
“This is evident in the reduction of road traffic crashes over the years as a result of knowledgeable trained drivers,” he said.
Mohammed also said that the DSSP has also provided a process of obtaining the National Drivers Licence (NDL) which was acceptable globally.
This, he said, translated into a safer motoring environment in Nigeria through reduction of road traffic crashes and its attendant consequences.
“Through these efforts by FRSC, Nigeria has been recognised by several international road safety organisations and our National Drivers Licence accepted by developing nations and some developed nations.
“These are very encouraging achievements,” he said.
In his remarks, Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, said that similar exercise would be held in five different locations across the country, adding that the workshop was an annual event mandatory for all proprietors and instructors of driving schools.
Represented by Yusuf Abdullahi, the Sector Commander, FRSC, Bauchi, Oyeyemi said that human incompetence on Nigeria roads had been identified as the leading factor of road traffic crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities.
Oyeyemi said that training of drivers at the basic level was critical to address the problem hence the need for continuous training and retraining of proprietors and instructors of driving schools.
He said the the introduction of the DSSP in May 2010 was to address many challenges on roads, and ensure standard and uniformity in driver education.
Oyeyemi said these was to sanitise the processes and procedures for the issuance of the National Driver’s Licence that has made driving schools proprietors and instructors to play a significant role in training learner drivers, equip them with the requisite skills for safe driving on roads.
“It is instructive to note that the Corps has committed so many resources in ensuring Nigeria aligns with global best practice in driving school administration.
“For this reason, the Corps encourages all players in the industry to abide by the standards guiding the conduct and operation of driving schools and to continually strive to improve on the quality of service delivery.
“I wish to urge all participants to pay attention to the lectures being presented and translate the outcome in their various driving schools,” he said.
Also speaking, Mr Daniel Dakwo, the Proprietor of Garden Driving Academy, Plateau State, said something tangible must be done to address the issues of potholes on the roads, to drastically reduce spate of road crashes in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that the theme of the workshop is: “Improved Driver Education a Panacea For Safe Driving Culture in Nigeria.”
The event was attended by proprietors and instructors of driving schools drwan from Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau states. (NAN)
By David Torough, Abuja
The remains of elder statesman and President General of the pan-Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, have been slated for burial on November 1.
Chairman of the burial committee, Senator Ben Obi, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.
Alongside with the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Amb Okey Emuchay and burial sub-committee chairmen, Senator Osita Izunaso, Gen.
Azubuike Ihejirika (retd) and others, Obi unveiled a series of activities culminating into the actual burial ceremony.“Our message today is to convey the dates for the burial of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
“Lagos day of tributes, Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Eko Hotels and Convention Centre.
“Abuja Day of Tributes Friday 18th October, 2024 at the National Ecumenical Centre.
“Enugu Day of tributes, Saturday 26th October with a brief stop at Ohanaeze headquarters, 7 Parkland GRA Enugu while the main event will be held at the Okpara Square.
“Owerri Service of Songs Tuesday 29th October 2024. Commendation Service on 1st November in Owerri and Imo day of burial on Friday, 1st November 2024,” he said.
He added that further details will be communicated in due course.
On whether the Federal Government would participate in the burial, Senator Obi said the committee will visit President Bola Tinubu to intimate him about the transition of the statesman and details of his burial.
“We will be visiting President Tinubu to formally announce to him details of this transition and I am sure the President knows all that Chief Iwuanyanwu had done and he will do the needful,” he said.
Asked whether the late newspaper publisher had regrets about his inability to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and ensure the realization of a restructure federation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo scribe said Chief Iwuanyanwu died a fulfilled man because he never shies away from doing his best in the circumstance.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu and I visited Kanu in jail and I think that was his last official assignment before his demise.
“Prior to that, he had never missed any opportunity to call for the release of Kanu.
“On restructuring, he never minced his words on equity, fairness and justice and he knew that he couldn’t do it alone.
“So he operated with the South-South PANDEF, Middle Belt Forum and Afenifere. He asked for parity in the number of states in each geopolitical zone.
“We in Ohanaeze will continue to pursue these issues that were very dear to his heart and we want to give the assurances that we will not fail,” Obi said.
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday.“President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the UK, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
“At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings,” said the statement.The high-level General Debate, with the theme, “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,”will run from Sept. 24, to Sept. 28. (NAN)
The National Examinations Council, (NECO) has released the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination results (SSCE), with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the NECO headquarters on Thursday in Minna, Niger.
Wushishi said that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.
The registrar said that 1,367,736 candidates sat for the examination, representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.
He said that 828, 284 candidates had five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, representing 60.
55 per cent.Wushishi said that the number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics, were 1,147,597, representing 83.90 per cent.
He said that there was a great reduction in the number of examination malpractices this year compared to 2023.
“The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1 per cent,” he said.
The registrar, however, said that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.
” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states.
” They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied.
“A school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.
” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness and negligence in 12 states,”said.
He urged candidates that sat for the examination to visit NECO website to access their results.
Wushishi said candidates can access their results on NECO website: www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” he said.(NAN)
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