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  • FRSC seeks road users’ support

    Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Friday urged road users to support the drive to reduce road crashes, especially during the Ember months.

    Oyeyemi spoke in Ibadan, during the inauguration of the new office complex of FRSC RS11.3, Oyo State Sector Command, Eleyele, in Ibadan.

    The Corps Marshal said the FRSC’s effort to reduce road crashes to the barest minimum in Nigeria needed cooperation of all road users and Nigerians in general, to have the desired success.

    “We can have a crash, but let it be zero fatality because life is of essence, and we can achieve the desired result through the cooperation of everyone.

    “We are making effort that whenever a crash occurs it does not affect free movement of people,’’ Oyeyemi said.

    The Corp Marshal said the FRSC had been getting it right since inception of President Muhammadu Buhari’ s administration due to financial support.

    “When I assumed office in 2014, I discovered that the harassment by landlords and court injunctions to vacate the corps rented apartments were too much.

    “I set a target that before the end of my two term tenure, we needed to build our own offices in states where we did not have permanent offices, and by God’s grace, we have completed 11 commands now,” he said.

    The corps marshal appreciated the support given by President Muhammadu Buhari and Oyo State government toward the completion of the new office in Oyo State.

    Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on his part, said the new office of the corps was another milestone in his administration’s quest to boost the security and welfare of people of the state in terms of safety on the roads.

    Read Also: Road crashes claim 32 lives in Edo – FRSC

    Ajimobi was represented by the deputy governor, Mr Moses Adeyemo.

    He said his government had always played a pioneering and significant role in ensuring that the overall objective for founding the corps, which was essentially road safety administration and management, was achieved.

    Ajimobi commended the corps for exhibiting a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.

    He urged them to do more in view of ever increasing challenges facing road users in Nigeria.

    The governor said his administration would continue to do its best to support FRSC and other security agencies in the state.

    This, he said, was to ensure that they gave their best to the people of Oyo State.

    The Oyo State Sector Commander, Cecilia Alao, said the new office of the command would motivate the officers to be more dedicated to work.

    She appreciated the support given by the federal and state governments, as well as other stakeholders in the state.

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  • Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 140 personnel in Badagry

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, on Friday said that it had deployed 140 personnel ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, slated for Aug. 21 and Aug. 22.

    The Unit Commander, Mr Fatai Bakare, told our reporter in Badagry that the step was taken to prevent road accidents and ensure free flow of traffic during the Sallah holidays.

    Read Also:Eid-El Kabir: FRSC to deploy 35,000 personnels

    He said that the command had 90 staff and 50 special Marshal that would be on duty during Muslim festival, adding that no personnel would be given leave or pass until after the celebration.

    According to him, the officials will be stationed at black spots and accident-prone areas, to ensure that motorists abide by traffic rules.

    “Our officials are going to be alert during this period, and would be deployed at different locations in Badagry and Seme areas.

    “We have marked areas like Iya-Afin Road, Mowo bend, Aradagun, Gbaji and Badagry Roundabout; we will monitor these areas 24 hours during the celebration.

    “I want to assure the public that there will be no case of accidents during this period,’’ Bakare said.

    Bakare said that the command had been enlightening the public on the need to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir festival.

    “On Wednesday, we were in Badagry Market; on Friday, we will go to the mosque during the Juma’a service, and on Sunday, we will visit the churches.

    “The campaign is to ensure an accident-free festival, and to ensure that motorists abide by traffic rules,” he said.

    Bakare said that the command would partner with para-military agencies like the police and Civil Defence, to ensure that things go well during the holidays.

    He, however, advised motorists to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any trip during the festival.

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  • FRSC recovers stolen truck in Sango-Ota

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said it recovered a stolen articulated truck with registration number NSR 141 ZX at the Sango -Ota Toll Gate in Ogun.

    Mr Adekunle Oguntoyinbo, Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, told our reporter in Ota that the trailer was recovered on Saturday at about 8.00 a. m.

    Read Also:FRSC confirms three dead on Ayingba-Ochadamu road

    Oguntoyinbo explained that the truck, which was reportedly snatched by suspected armed robbers in Ikorodu on Friday night, was abandoned at Sango Ota Toll Gate on the Lagos Abeokuta highway.

    According to him, a FRSC patrol team sighted the truck on the highway during a routine patrol exercise.

    “The matter has been handed over to the police for further investigation since neither the driver nor motor boy was sighted where the vehicle was parked,” he said.

    The unit commander advised drivers to always be security conscious and avoid stopping in isolated areas.

    He also implored haulage operators to ensure they install speed limiting and tracking devices to safeguard their vehicles from accidents and car theft.

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  • FRSC denies publication of shortlisted candidates

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disassociated itself from an online publication on the release of recruitment shortlisted candidates to the corps.

    Corps Public Education Officer FRSC, Bisi Kazeem stated this in a press release.

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    He stated, “The attention of the FRSC has been drawn to a false and misleading publication “FRSC Recruitment 2018 Shortlisted candidates in All States is out-Check your name here ,http://news-af.op-mobile.opera.com/news“.

    “The public should be informed that this is totally false and fabricated by some misleading miscreants.Hence the Corps would like to disclaim and refute the said publication on the above website and any other such publications circulating in other media.”

  • APC National Convention: Delegates defy rain

    Delegates to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention on Saturday in Abuja defied rainfall, which began early in the day, to throng Eagle Square, venue of the convention.

    Also on duty in spite of the rain were Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) officials deployed in strategic locations for traffic sanity and safety around the venue.

    The officials diverted traffic from Ralph Soheinde Street at Federal Ministry of Finance to Goodluck Jonathan Expressway and other routes to take heavy traffic away from the convention venue.

    READ ALSO:APC National Convention: Oshiomhole, delegates arrive Eagle square

    NAN reports vendors of various products also had visible presence in the convention vicinity, taking advantage of the crowd of delegates and their supporters to make brisk business.

    Prominent among the vendors were those selling food, snacks, soft drinks, mobile telephone appliances and APC items.

    The venue of the convention was adorned with white, blue, red and green colours of the APC and was also decorated with the party’s flag.

    The environment was replete with posters of contestants for various positions in the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, some carried round by their supporters.

    No fewer than 6, 800 delegates are expected from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to be in attendance at the convention.

  • Eid-El-Fitr: FRSC records less deaths, more accidents

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it recorded eleven percent decrease in deaths from road accident across the country during its 2018 Special Eid-el-Fitri patrol compared to 2017.
    In a statement on Wednesday, the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said 51 deaths were recorded during the period as against 57 deaths in the same period in 2017.
    Kazeem, however, stated that 24 per cent increase in road accidents were recorded during the period, riding from 102 in 2017 to 126 this year.
    He also disclosed that the number of persons involved in the accidents rose by 27 per cent during the period as 2018 had 839 victims while 662 persons were involved in 2017.
    “There was a significant increase in the number of people rescued without injury during the 2018 exercise, which was given a wider coverage than previous years.
    “Four hundred and six road traffic crash victims were rescued without injuries during the 2018 Sallah special patrol compared to 293 in 2017, representing a 39-per-cent increase,’’ he said.
    The FRSC spokesman said 7,667 traffic offences were recorded during the celebration as against 7,533 in 2017.
    According to him, 6,728 offenders were apprehended in 2018 compared to 6,562 in 2017.
    He said that the most prevalent offence during the patrol was Seatbelt Use Violation, with 1,615 offenders arrested compared to 1,462 offenders in 2017.
    Speed Limit Device Violation followed with 785 offenders apprehended in 2018 as against 943 in 2017, and Riding a Motorcycle without crash Helmet for which 857 violators were arrested in 2018.

  • FRSC begins recruitment of new personnel — Spokesman

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has begun the process of a nationwide recruitment of new personnel as recently approved by the Federal Government.

    The Corps Public relation Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the agency’s recruitment portal (www.recruitment.frsc.gov.ng) had been opened to receive applications.

    He, however, did not disclose the number of new personnel to be recruited under the exercise.

    The exercise, according to him, will be conducted into the Officer, Marshal Inspectorate (MI) and Road Marshal Assistant (RMA) cadres.

    “Applicants for the Officer cadre are expected to possess a first degree from recognised institutions, NYSC Discharge Certificate, and must not be more than 30 years of age.

    “For the Marshal Inspectorate cadre, there are three subcategories namely, Marshal Inspector I (MI-I), Marshal Inspector II (MI-II), and Marshal Inspector III (MI-III).

    “The requirements for MI-I are Higher National Diploma from recognised Institutions, NYSC discharge certificates, registered nurse and midwife, and must equally not be more than 30 years of age.

    “The requirements for MI-II are: Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE), registered nurse or midwife. Applicants to this cadre must not be more than 28 years of age.

    “For MI-III, applicants must possess National Diploma (ND), Community Health Extension Workers Certificate (CHEW), and must equally not be more than 28 years of age,” he said.

    Kazeem also said that application into the category of RMAII required a minimum of five credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB and must include Mathematics and English Language.

    He also said applicants for RMAIII must possess a minimum of three credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, and must not be above 27 years of age.

    “Artisans and tradesmen equally fall into the same categories of RMAs, however, they must possess a minimum of four passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.

    “They must have trade test or other professional certificates, valid class of drivers licence (for drivers and bikers), and must not be more than 28 years of age,” he added.

    According to him, shortlisted candidates are expected to come along with a print-out of their forms as well as the acknowledgement slip for screening.

    While emphasising that the exercise attracts no fee, Kazeem maintained that applications must be submitted within six weeks of the publication of the advert.

     

  • FRSC to introduce safety education in Plateau public schools

    The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) said it would soon introduce road safety education in public primary and secondary schools in the state.

    Mrs Pat Emeordi, the corps Sector Commander in the state, made this known in an interview with the News men on Monday in Jos.

    According her, the initiative is aimed at inculcating safety education in children with a view to increasing their level of awareness.

    “The idea behind this initiative is to catch them young and to enable them understand the fundamentals and rudiments of safety education.

    “We are already talking with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the state Ministry of Education to ensure the implementation of the initiative.

    “So, by the special grace of God, we shall soon start the programme in Plateau,” he said.

    Emeordi explained that the safety education would be infused into core subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Science and Technical Education, among others.

    Read also: FRSC to arrest vehicles with unauthorised number plates

    “Government doesn’t need to employ new teachers to teach safety education, but teachers of these core subjects will be the ones to do it.

    “We shall train these teachers who will in turn teach the students in the schools,’’ she added.

    Emeordi called on the state government to support the initiative and the corps in its bid to rid the road of accidents.

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  • FRSC warns motorists against use of unauthorised number plates

    The Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ), Ogun Command, has warned leadership of political parties to prevail on their supporters to get their campaign vehicles properly licensed and registered.

    Mr Clement Oladele, Ogun Sector Commander, FRSC, gave this warning in a statement made available to the News men on Wednesday in Ota.

    The sector commander warned motorists against indiscriminate use of unauthorised vehicle number plates.

    Oladele said FRSC had noticed a new trend in the state where motorists engage in indiscriminate use of unauthorised vehicle number plates, in addition to violating traffic rules and regulations.

    According to him, the practice poses serious threat to national security. “We enjoin the leadership of political parties to prevail on their supporters to get campaign their vehicles properly licensed and registered.

    Read Also: FRSC seeks stakeholders’ collaboration to reduce road carnages

    “The vehicles must also be driven in line with extant traffic regulations.

    “We also appeal to them to desist from overloading as well as engage in dangerous driving,’’ the sector commander said.

    Oladele, however, implored motorists to process original copies of their driving licenses from the appropriate channels as the commission would not treat cases of invalid licenses lightly.

    He said the FRSC patrol team would start to arrest any vehicle with photocopied driving license and vehicles without appropriate vehicle number plates.

    “Those traffic offenders will be prosecuted in pursuant to Sections 10( 2 )( d ) and 10( 4 )( F ) of the FRSC Establishment Act 2007,” he said.

    Oladele, therefore, admonished motorists to adhere strictly to the directive in order not to face full wrath of the laws.

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  • FRSC blames construction companies for road accidents

    The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has expressed worry over the high rate of accidents at road construction sites in the country.

    Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, Oyeyemi said that most of the accidents were caused by lack of traffic signs at diversion points in construction areas.

    “We have been having problems with the construction companies, and we have taken this up with the Minister ( Power, Works and Housing ).

    “The major problem is at diversions; we lost 22 people on the Lagos-Ibadan road just two days and 25 people recently.

    “The crash that happened between Bauchi and Kano on Feb. 13, in which school children died, was also at a diversion point in a construction area.

    “I will step up my meeting with the minister to ensure that these construction companies comply with the statutory mandate of ensuring appropriate signage in construction areas,’’ he said.

    However, Oyeyemi said that the Corps had recorded about 70 per cent compliance by commercial vehicle owners with installation of speed limiting device, whose enforcement started on Feb. 1, 2017.

    According to him, most of the local assembly plants had complied with the policy by installing the device in vehicles being produced at the factory.

    He commended the National Automotive Design and Development Council and the Dangote Group for complying with the policy.

    He said, “The only thing remaining now is to get the full buy-in of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, and we are almost at the last stage.

    “The essence of this is to cut down the rate of crashes. Notwithstanding, we have made provision in our budget this year to buy more radar guns and focus on private vehicles.’’

    Read Also: FRSC advises passengers to caution reckless drivers

    Oyeyemi stated that although accidents involving commercial vehicles had dropped, their fatality rates had remained “a bit high’’ due to the large number of people involved.

    “We are having more problems now with the private vehicles than commercial ones. The assault level is more with the private vehicles.

    “That is why we have so many court cases now; we have taken them to court, and will continue to do that.

    “We currently have about 201 mobile courts, but I am writing to the Chief Judges of the states; we want to increase it to about 300 by the end of the year so that mobile courts can be sitting every day.

    “We are not a revenue-generating agency; our aim is to deter. So, if we prosecute you now, and you are jailed for one week, it is enough for me.

    “The fine is not the issue but the attitudinal change for it to be useful to the country,’’ he added.

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