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Corps Marshal Mohammed Reiterates Commitment to Realization of Nigeria Road Safety Strategy
Joel Ajayi
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has Reiterated the dedication and commitment of the Corps under his leadership to achieving the goals outlined in the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) II document, a medium-term sector strategy aimed at developing and applying missing blocks to achieve the mission and vision of road safety in Nigeria.
In a statement Signed on Saturday by the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer FRSC Headquarters Abuja Olusegun Ogungbemide reveals that Corps Marshal stated this in his response to the inauguration of the National Road Safety Advisory Council by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday 11 October, 2024 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Corps Marshal said that the Corps now has a greater commitment of persuading all stakeholders to share in the vision that Road Safety as an agenda needs more attention, more care, and more funding.
According to him, FRSC is now absolutely committed to improving her visibility, performance, rescue response time, technology driven operations, and respect for law-abiding road users.
“This is so to the extent that as all stakeholders will be galvanized to come together, sharing responsibilities as key players; and enable the Corps do more, do better and save more lives as well as stop wanton destruction of properties of Nigerian citizens on the roads, for the ultimate economic growth and development of the Nation.
“Part of the commitment on ground to ensure seamless realization of NRSS, include the implemention of several initiatives like; Establishment and utilisation of the National Traffic Radio to expand road safety education and enlightenment, ensure active collaboration with various stakeholders, motorists, and government agencies, ministries, and parastatals, as well as continuous training of personnel on road safety management and deployment of advanced technology.”
The Corps Marshal added that the Corps will strengthen enforcement capacity to reduce road crashes, improve visibility on the road to ensure safer travel and deploy adequate technology in the operational front.
He therefore called on the motoring public to cooperate with FRSC personnel deployed on the highways to maintain safety of lives and properties, noting that the cooperation of the public is key in the realisation of the envisioned safety on our roads.
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Namibian APRM Delegation Visits AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria on Peer Learning Mission
Joel Ajayi
The Ambassador and Chief Executive Officer of the APRM National Secretariat, Namibia, Ambassador Lineekela Mboti, has led a delegation, including officials from the APRM Continental Secretariat, on a visit to the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at gaining deeper insight into the operational structure of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Nigeria, its reporting lines, challenges, and the advantages of integrating the AUDA-NEPAD and APRM structures under a unified system.
Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi provided an overview of Nigeria’s implementation framework, highlighting the synergy between AUDA-NEPAD and APRM in advancing governance and development outcomes.
He commended the Namibian team’s commitment to institutional learning and assured them of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s readiness to provide the necessary technical support and guidance to strengthen APRM operations in Namibia.
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