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Desist from Night Travel, Unsafe means of Transportation, FRSC Marshal Urges
Joel Ajayi
Following a tragic accident on the Lapai-Bida route in Niger State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on stakeholders and the motoring public to caution Nigerians against night travel and reliance on unsafe transport methods
The accident, which occurred at 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Koriagi village, involved a tanker loaded with petroleum, resulting in the death of 37 people and injuries to 18 others.
According to the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the crash involved four vehicles: a DAF tanker, two DAF trucks, and a Toyota car. The tanker, which was transporting petroleum motor spirit (PMS) from Lagos to Kano, exceeded the legal speed limit, causing the driver to lose control and crash, leading to a fiery explosion.
A second DAF truck, loaded with both passengers and livestock, also speeding, crashed into the burning tanker, followed by the Toyota and the third DAF truck, which failed to maintain a safe driving distance. All the vehicles involved were completely destroyed by the inferno.
The survivors have been taken to Lapai General Hospital and the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Specialist Hospital in Minna for medical treatment.
The FRSC Corps Marshal expressed deep concern over the increasing disregard for road safety, particularly at night, when many drivers engage in dangerous behaviors, such as speeding and using unsafe vehicles. Despite extensive efforts by the FRSC in partnership with transport unions, security agencies, and state traffic management agencies, many commuters continue to violate road safety rules.
Mohammed emphasized the need for the public to support FRSC’s efforts to curb dangerous road practices. He called on transport operators to adhere to safety regulations, avoid night travel, and ensure proper vehicle maintenance to prevent further tragedies on Nigeria’s roads.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety but stressed that individual responsibility and community support are crucial in preventing fatal accidents like this one.
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PSIN Administrator Commends Yobe Government for Championing Leadership Continuity and Institutional Sustainability
Cyril Igele
The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Barrister Imeh Okon, has applauded the Yobe State Government for its strong commitment to leadership continuity and sustainable governance through strategic investment in human capital development.
Barrister Okon gave the commendation at the opening of a Management Retreat for Yobe State Permanent Secretaries, held at the PSIN headquarters in Abuja.
The retreat, themed “Succession Planning, Leadership Continuity, and Institutional Sustainability in the Yobe State Public Service,” convened senior bureaucrats and resource persons to discuss strategies for strengthening leadership and governance within the state’s civil service.
In her remarks, the PSIN Administrator praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his foresight and partnership in prioritizing public sector training and capacity development. She described the theme of the retreat as both “timely and visionary,” emphasizing that institutions endure only when leadership is continuous, knowledge is shared, and systems—not individuals—drive performance.
“Institutions thrive not merely on structures or policies, but on the deliberate cultivation of capable leaders who can sustain progress across generations,” she said. “By prioritizing leadership continuity and institutional resilience, Yobe State is leading by example.”
Barrister Okon reiterated PSIN’s mandate to build a competent, ethical, and innovative public service capable of delivering tangible results to citizens. She stressed that effective succession planning must be anchored in continuous training, mentorship, and exposure to emerging governance trends.
Citing best practices from Singapore and the United Kingdom, Okon noted that successful public service systems deliberately identify and nurture potential leaders through structured talent pipelines and transparent career development programmes. According to her, Yobe State’s initiative reflects its readiness to sustain excellence in governance.
She also highlighted PSIN’s flagship programmes—SMART-P, which builds administrative and technical capacity; LEAD-P, designed to groom emerging leaders; and the Exit from Service Masterclass, which prepares officers for life after service. Okon urged the Yobe Government to adopt the Exit Masterclass into its human resource framework to ensure a smooth transition for retirees, preserve institutional knowledge, and promote productivity through entrepreneurship and consultancy.
“Succession planning is not an event but a culture that must be institutionalised at every level of public administration,” she added. “When we prepare successors in advance and invest in continuous learning, we guarantee the sustainability of reforms and consistency in governance.”
Declaring the retreat open, the Acting Head of Service of Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu, reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to building a results-driven and high-performing public service.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Alhaji Shehu, the Acting Head of Service expressed gratitude to God and lauded PSIN as the “mother institution of public service learning.” He stated that Governor Buni has consistently directed the Office of the Head of Service to promote seamless succession planning and capacity building to enhance efficiency and accountability across government institutions.
“In line with this directive, we have brought the top echelon of the state civil service to PSIN—being the drivers and core implementers of government policies and programmes—to strengthen continuity and sustainability in our reforms,” he said.
He urged participants to fully engage in the retreat, share experiences, and cascade the knowledge gained to officers across ministries, departments, and agencies. The exercise, he explained, forms part of a deliberate strategy to institutionalize effective succession planning within the Yobe State Civil Service, thereby ensuring sustained productivity and improved service delivery to citizens.
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