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FRSC flags-Off Ember Minth Campaign Harps on Aggresive Sensitization against Reckless Driving
Joel Ajayi
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed has Flaged-Off 2024 nationwide Ember Months Sensitisation Campaign to curtail the excesses of drivers and minimize incidences of road traffic crashes on the roads during end of the year travels.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer FRSC Headquarter Olusegun Ogungbemide, emphasised on aggressive sensitization of commuters to speak up against reckless driving and report any noticeable case through the FRSC Mobile Application, 122 or the National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM for prompt intervention.
He introduced new dynamic strategic approaches to public sensitisation and directed immediate implementation. The new approaches include; massive press conferences, mega town hall meetings, motorcades, transit rest areas, and loading bays advocacy.
This strategy arose from the need to engage passengers and encourage them to assert their rights, thereby curbing drivers’ excesses, because it is on record that more passengers are killed in road traffic crashes than drivers.
To implement this approach, the Corps will broaden it’s advocacy by focusing on re-educating passengers and helping them understand their rights, in line with the theme for this year’s campaign which is: ‘Speak up against dangerous driving: Crashes kill more passengers than Drivers’.
To that end, the Corps Marshal directed Commanding Officers to ensure the immediate commencement of Mega Public Enlightenment and Sensitization Campaigns on Commuters in all states, including the Federal Capital Territory.
The directive also include ensuring smooth traffic flow, reduce road crashes through aggressive sensitisation of passengers, enforce traffic laws more rigorously, and improve public awareness on road safety ideals. This is in line with the Corporate Strategic Goal of the Corps for the year, which is to reduce road fatalities by 5%.
Expectedly, the Corps Marshal called on the motoring public, especially passengers to always know their rights, speak up against drivers who contravene traffic regulations and report any of such drivers to FRSC patrol operatives and other Security Agencies along their routes.
On the other hand, he enjoined them to call FRSC 122 toll free emergency numbers or leverage on the FRSC Mobile Application to report accordingly.
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Probe Of Cabals Hindering Local Refineries, Coalition Urges Tinubu
Kitano Akinbode
The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NICOCSO) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently launch an investigation into cabals impeding the progress of local refineries and perpetuating the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The coalition held a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, to address the important national issue.NICOCSO’s National Coordinator, Benjamin James, who addressed journalists expressed deep concerns over the actions of a powerful group prioritizing self-interest over the nation’s economic well-being.
As contained in the press release issued to journalists by NICOCSO’s National Spokesperson, Segun Adebayo, it highlighted the detrimental impact of fuel importation on Nigeria’s economy, emphasizing the billions lost in foreign exchange annually and the vulnerability to global market fluctuations.
The coalition condemned the sabotage of local refining investments, particularly efforts like the Dangote Refinery, which aim to achieve fuel independence but face obstruction from vested interests.
NICOCSO called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and caution the NNPC cabal against actions that could lead to economic crises.
The coalition urged for a transparent probe into the cabal’s activities and proposed a policy shift mandating the sale of Nigerian crude oil to local refineries in Naira. This, they argued, would empower local investors, preserve foreign reserves, and strengthen the economy while stabilizing fuel prices domestically.
In a final plea for public support and accountability, NICOCSO called on all Nigerians, civil society organizations, and the press to stand together in demanding transparency and fairness in the fuel sector.
The coalition emphasized the importance of breaking the monopolistic grip of those hindering progress and building a Nigeria that prioritizes economic sovereignty and local industry empowerment.
As Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, NICOCSO remains hopeful that President Tinubu’s administration will take decisive action to hold accountable those obstructing the nation’s economic growth.
The coalition believes collective advocacy and leadership would help Nigeria pave the way for a prosperous and self-reliant future.
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