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FRSC Commences 341 Unit, Outpost Commanders’ Training
Joel Ajayi
In a move to boost the capacity of personnel, the Federal Road Safety Corps has kick started capacity development Tranining of 341 Unit and Outpost Commanders on traffic enforcement and management, road safety education and advocacy, data analysis and research, leadership and management development, as well as, digital literacy and technology adoption.
The training programme which is presently taking place in FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State is part of a collection of leadership programmes initiated by the present leadership of the Corps in line with its administrative policy thrust.
The Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations Department, ACM Hyginus Omeje declared the training open on behalf of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed.
He reaffirmed that Unit and Outpost Commands are a very integral part of the Corps that play key role in enforcing compliance of traffic rules and regulations.
According to him, they also contribute immensely to moving the Corps forward just as the Corps considers them as invaluable asset due to the critical role they play in the actualisation of FRSC mandate.
In a statement by the Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters Abuja, Olusegun Ogungbemide, he also reiterated that the present leadership of the Corps is outrightly dedicated to creating an enabling environment that fosters growth, innovation, and excellence in all the field Commands of FRSC.
The Corps Marshal maintained that the capacity-building program is designed to empower staff with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices in road safety management.
He noted that by investing in personnel, the Corps is definitely investing in the future of road safety in Nigeria.
He emphasised that the initiative underscores his commitment to repositioning FRSC as a leading road safety agency, equipped to address the complex challenges of modern road safety management.
The statement noted that the various training programmes will feature a combination of theoretical and practical training sessions, workshops, and mentoring, conducted by in-house and international experts.
The Corps Marshal urged the Commanders to leverage the potentials of technological innovation especially on the FRSC Mobile Application and the National Crash Information Recording System Portal – as it would reduce the burden of feedback to members of the public at all Command levels.
Recall that the Corps also just concluded the training of Road Marshal Operatives of the Corps in one of the Corps’ training institutions in Shendam, Plateau State
Education
2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits
Mariam Sanni
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) , with 60.55 percent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Prof. Wushishi disclosed that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.
The NECO boss gave a further breakdown of the results as : “Number of candidates that sat is 1,367,736 representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.
” Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including English and Mathematics is 828,284, representing 60.55%.
” Number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics is 1,147,597, representing 83.90%”
On the number of examination malpractice, Wushishi said this year’s figure witnessed a great reduction when compared to last year.
He said: “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%.”
The registrar, however, revealed 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. One 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.”
He urged candidates who sat for the examination to visit the NECO website to access their results.
” At this juncture, I wish to formally declare that the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal is hereby released to the public. By this release, candidates can now access their results on the NECO website:www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” Wushishi said.
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