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NYSC Tasks Drivers Of Safety Precautionary Measures

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3 years ago

June 16, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The National Youth Service Corps has admonished drivers in its employ to always abide by safe driving protocols while on the highways.

It also urged them to pay due attention to the condition of the official vehicles in their possessions, their personal safety, that of other officers and road users, as well as the public property being conveyed.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations of the Scheme, Emeka Mgbemena shortly after NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim declared open NYSC Drivers’ Workshop with the theme; “Accident Management and Control: A Guide For Professional Drivers.”

He said Management would continue to train the drivers to tackle the present-day challenges of safe driving.

He advised the workshop participants and other members of staff of the Scheme to imbibe the ethics of hardwork, honesty and integrity.

“As a matter of policy, Management will continue to reward honest and hardworking members of staff, while erring ones will be sanctioned in line with extant rules and regulations”.

“On our part, we remain committed to improving your welfare, while also providing the enabling environment for you to perform your duties optimally”, he said.

The Director-General implored the participants to use the opportunity of the workshop to equip themselves with latest driving techniques, safety tips and how to deal with highly computerized vehicles.

In his address, the Director, General Services Department, Mr Emmanuel Attah, who said the roles of drivers are very critical to the operations of the NYSC Scheme added that, “this workshop is technically designed to enhance the understanding of our drivers in all safety rules, acquaint them with modern methods, basic maintenance and routine inspection”, he said.

He added that efforts are on-going not to relent in repositioning the department to ensure effective service delivery to the Scheme.

Attah said constant training of NYSC Drivers would enhance their skills, and also ensure that officers can safety go about their official duties, while official vehicles are protected from accidents and damage, thereby, reducing cost of repairs, maintenance and replacements.

He urged the drivers to be honest and dedicated in the discharge of their assigned duties and avoid expenses without official approval.

“Failure to adhere to this will be met with strict disciplinary measures.”

“I wish to remind you that preventive measures costs less in the short and long run, than the penalties for neglect.”

“Discipline behind the wheels, and in our personal lives and habits is an essential factor in ensuring accident-free journeys”, he said.

In the first lecture titled; “Defensive Driving Techniques and Personal Safety of a Professional Driver”, which was delivered by a Chief Road Traffic Officer, from the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) FCT Abuja, Mr Ojo Lawrence, he advised the participants to ensure a good and healthy living standard before, during and after driving in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Also in the second lecture, “Role of Agencies on the Highway”, which was delivered by a Deputy Route Commander from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Sagir A Atiku, he said all vehicles must be equipped with full security gadgets to enhance safety.

He also advocated for a periodic assessment of the drivers’ competencies.

“There is need to ensure adequate safety and security as a major component of public transport in Nigeria”, he added.

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NCDMB Lauds Local Content Strides In NLNG’s Train 7 Project

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2 weeks ago

September 8, 2024

The Gleamer

By Charles Ebi

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board ,NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited ,NLNG, Train 7 Project.

Speaking during a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited ,NSML, training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence ,MCOE, in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, Engr. Ogbe emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.Engr. Ogbe was received by Mr. Olakunle Osobu, Deputy Managing Director; Engr. Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager of Production; Engr. Ali Uwais, Train 7 Project Director; Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, NSML Managing Director/CEO; and other senior management officials of the company.

During his address, the Executive Secretary highlighted how the Train 7 Project has significantly boosted local capacity through the production of ancillary components and accessories within Nigeria, contributing directly to the project’s successful execution. He commended the recent Presidential Directives on Local Content implementation, which mandate that contracts in the oil and gas sector be awarded exclusively to local companies with proven in-country capabilities, as instrumental to these achievements.Reflecting on the progress made, Engr. Ogbe stated,

“The accomplishments we are witnessing today at the NLNG Train 7 Project are a testament to the NLNG’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian Content. This project stands as a beacon of what we can achieve when we prioritise our local industries and talents”.Speaking further, the NCDMB boss lauded NLNG’s management for achieving 52 million man-hours on the Train 7 project with zero lost time injury ,LTI.

He assured that “we will support you to achieve everything you desire to accomplish for the overall development of Nigeria”.The NCDMB boss also commended his immediate predecessor, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, for his immense contributions to the approval, take-off and success of the Train 7 project.Commenting on the Maritime Centre for Excellence ,MCOE, Engr. Ogbe expressed delight that it is the first training centre in Africa to receive accreditation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency ,UK MCA, to deliver and issue certificates for the STCW 2010 Electronic Chart Display and Information System ,ECDIS, and Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations courses.

The MCOE, a maritime training and research facility, aims to enhance maritime expertise in Nigeria and the West African region.

It currently hosts a specialised training programme for marine services providers in the upstream oil and gas sector, with the support of NCDMB.on his part, NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, who represented Dr. Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s MD/CEO, lauded the NCDMB’s unwavering support for the Train 7 Project, describing the partnership as a shining example of the public-private collaboration that can drive Nigeria’s industrial growth.

He emphasised that NLNG’s Nigerian Content deliverables showcase the power of strategic collaboration and capacity building, aligning with the NCDMB’s broader objectives and contributing to national development goals.Mr. Osobu further reiterated that Nigerian Content was not just a regulatory requirement for NLNG but a core business strategy. “We are committed to going beyond compliance, embracing Nigerian Content as a fundamental part of our vision of helping to build a better Nigeria”, he added.

He also highlighted the economic impact of the Train 7 Project, stating that the addition of Train 7 will expand Nigeria’s LNG production capacity from 22 Metric Tonnes, MT, to 30MT per annum, which will not only boost the nation’s economy by creating jobs and driving sustainable development but also reinforce Nigeria’s position as a formidable player in the global energy market.

Engr. Ogbe’s visit comes on the heels of a recent tour of BEAMCO Limited, where pumps and valves are locally assembled for the Train 7 Project, and the commissioning of the Daewoo Galvanising Plant at Abam-ama, Okrika, Rivers State.

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