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FRSC Recovers 73 Stolen Vehicles in 2024 Through NVIS Portal
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has through the instrumentality of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal dealt a devastating blow to car thieves and other criminal elements operating in Nigeria, recovering an unprecedented 73 stolen vehicles across the country in the year 2024 alone.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to FRSC’s relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users.
The vehicles were recovered during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted by the FRSC in collaboration with other security agencies at the point of registration of the suspected vehicles.
The 73 stolen vehicles recovered are in the category of 4 Toyota Highlander, 1 Toyota Lexus, 21 Toyota Corolla, 17 Toyota Camry, 6 Toyota Sienna, 6 Lexus 350, 3 Lexus ES350, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Toyota RAV4, 1 Toyota Celica, 1 Toyota Venza, 1 Suzuki Bus, 1 Honda Pilot, 1 Honda Ace, 2 Honda Accord, 1 Daihatsu, 1 M/Benz Car, 1 Man Truck, 1 Pontiac Vibe and 2 Qlink Motorcycle.
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed praised the FRSC personnel for their exceptional bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty. He emphasized that the Corps will continue to work tirelessly to rid the nation of all these elements through swift response and proactive measures to not only save innocent lives, but also protect the economic interests of Nigerians.
In this light, he admonished vehicle owners to always ensure that they provide all necessary information required of them at the point of registration of their vehicles. This is because adequate information helps in intelligence gathering which in turn, makes timely recovery of vehicles possible.
He also stated that the Corps will not relent in its efforts to make Nigerian roads safe and secure for all users as he urged members of the public to continue to support the Corps in this quest for safer roads in Nigeria.
As the FRSC continues to push the boundaries of excellence in road safety management and crash prevention, Nigerians are assured of a safer and more secured motoring environment.
Education
NECO acquires high performance OMR scanner to enhance examination efficiency
Mariam Sanni
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Scanner to enhance the efficiency, Credibility and Security of its examinations.
In a statement by the Ag. Director of information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani , the Registrar/Chief Executive, prof. Dantani Ibrahim wushishi at the inauguration of the newly Installed Scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna , said it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.
Prof. Wushishi disclosed that the scantron Insight 1500c is a high performance OMR Scanner known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volume of scripts efficiently.
He explained that “with this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world”.
According to him, the newly acquired scanner has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.
The Registrar stated that the scanning machine which cost about N500 million, has the capacity to simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.
Prof. Wushishi explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to NECO’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.
The Director ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, in has address, said the acquisition of the new scanner aligns with NECO’s Vision of delivering World-class examination services while maintaining the integrity of its assessment.
The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained the staff of the ICT Department on the Operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.
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