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FRSC Corps Marshal directs immediate re-inspection, recertification of Dangote fleets nationwide
Joel Ajayi
Following a fatal road traffic crash involving a Dangote truck on Wednesday on the Nyanya-Maraba highway, which claimed five lives and injured 14 others, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has directed the immediate re-inspection and recertification of Dangote fleet nationwide.
Mohammed gave the order in a statement by the Acting Corps Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Thursday in Abuja.
He added that the crash, which occurred at 08:40pm , involved 10 vehicles, including a Dangote truck was caused by break failure and speeding.
“From the analysis concerning the cause of the crash, the Dangote trailer which was conveying full load of cement, had a break failure.
“The driver lost control of the wheels while on a speed that was already against the prescribed legal speed limit on that road, before crashing into the vehicles,”he said.
The Corps Marshal also ordered the Road Transport Safety Standardisation Office (RTSSO) of the Corps to ensure maximum compliance with safety standards.
He however, directed the immediate clearance of obstructions caused by the crash and prosecution of the truck operator.
Three of the injured victims were rescued to Nyanya General Hospital, three to Asokoro General Hospital, and nine to the National Hospital, Abuja. The dead victims were deposited in Karu General Hospital Morgue after being confirmed dead by doctors.
The 10 vehicles involved were an ash colour Toyota Corolla RSH-633-FB, a red Volkswagen Golf without registration number, a black Volkswagen Golf 3 AF160-KAC, another red Volkswagen Golf 3 SML-199AA.
Others are: and a silver colour 406 Peugeot YAB-307AF, a green Volkswagen Golf ABC-846ZW, and 3 Bajaj Boxer unregistered motorcycles.
The corps said 19 victims (15 male adults and four female adults) were involved.
From the number, the corps said 14 male adults sustained various degrees of injuries including cuts, fracture, bruises etc.
The corps also said 5 victims, comprising of four males and one female were killed.
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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.
“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.
In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.
“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.
He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.
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