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2025: FRSC Reiterates Commitment To Road Safety, Seeks Logistics Support
By Victor Falade
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety in 2025, appealing to the government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists for necessary logistics support.
The Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations, Hyginus Omeje, disclosed this in Abeokuta during a strategic session with commanding officers in Ogun.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the session is part of the corps’ ongoing Operation Zero Tolerance patrol.
Omeje expressed optimism in the corps’ capacity to improve despite the daunting challenges.
He urged the motoring public to cooperate with FRSC, saying that road safety remained a shared responsibility.
He emphasised the importance of seamless traffic flow within the Ogun corridor.
Omeje engaged commanding officers and their heads of operations to evaluate challenges and share insights into the corps’ strategic goals for 2025.
“This interaction allows us to encourage our field officers, understand their challenges and communicate these issues to the national headquarters for actionable solutions,” he said.
Omeje highlighted several emerging operational challenges from field commands nationwide.
He, however, assured that the headquarters was working on practical solutions.
The road safety boss also shared a synopsis of the 2025 strategic goals, outlining initiatives tailored to enhance operations and achieve the corps’ core objectives.
He assured the Ogun command of his commitment to addressing the challenges raised.
In his submission, the Ogun Sector Commander, Mr Akinwunmi Fasakin, identified more personnel and patrol vehicles as the command’s critical needs.
“We are short of staff, especially along corridors like Ogere, Ogunmankin, Mowe and Sagamu,”
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NICRAT, Roche, Oncopadi launch BRANT app for breast cancer care
NICRAT, Roche, and Oncopadi unveiled the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) application on Thursday in Abuja, aimed at reshaping breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria.
At the launch, Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), described BRANT as a significant step in the country’s efforts to enhance patient care and streamline support systems.
He emphasised that the app would also empower individuals battling breast cancer, offering them better access to resources and guidance throughout their journey.
Represented by Dr Waziri Usman, the Director of Cancer Prevention and Control, Aliyu emphasised that breast cancer remained one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer among Nigerian women.
He noted that early detection, timely intervention, and leveraging technology could greatly improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
BRANT, he explained, was designed to make navigating the complex landscape of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment easier, by connecting patients, healthcare providers, support groups, NGOs, and civil society organisations into one unified system.
Dr Omolola Salako, CEO of Oncopadi, highlighted the shortage of oncologists in Nigeria, with fewer than 95 oncologists nationwide, particularly in rural areas.
She stressed the need for technology to bridge the gap, allowing oncologists to reach patients across the country.
“Oncopadi has already been mobilising cancer patients for online care and educational resources over the past seven years.
“In partnership with Roche, Oncopadi is supporting 5,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
“The collaboration leverages Roche’s expertise in oncology diagnostics and Oncopadi’s digital oncology capabilities to launch BRANT.”
Dr Ladi Hameed, General Manager of Roche Products Limited, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to address the growing burden of breast cancer through awareness, early detection, and access to treatment.
“The BRANT programme, which includes free immunohistochemistry testing and multidisciplinary teams, aims to remove financial barriers that delay diagnoses and treatment,”he said.
While the programme would run for the next 18 months, Hameed called for collective efforts to ensure its sustainability.
Mr Alexander Chimbaru, Deputy Country Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to Nigeria, lauded the initiative, calling it a valuable solution to reduce the burden of breast cancer.
He stressed the importance of taking action to ensure the programme’s success.
Dr Fatima Kyari, Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), supported the initiative, urging the organisations to adhere to regulatory guidelines regarding specialist support, digital health tools, and patient information.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports BRANT is a user-friendly platform offering personalised care, expert consultations, diagnostic tests, treatment facilities, and support for patients throughout their breast cancer journey.
NAN
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