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  • FRSC moves to reduce crashes

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged stakeholders in the transport sectors to embark on the Road Transport Safety Standardisation Scheme (RTSSS) to reduce crashes.

    Lagos Sector Commander Hyginus Omeje made the plea at the third quarter stakeholders’ forum organised by the Ikeja Unit Command for articulated/fleet owners and drivers at Jumai Company. The forum was themed: “Implementation of road transport safety standardisation scheme”.

    According to him, the forum was established as one of the technology-driven moves to find drastic solutions to incessant crashes, especially involving articulated and fleet vehicles.

    He said the forum is imperative as it will provide avenue for FRSC and articulated/fleet vehicle owners and operators to meet frequently to discuss the best way of making roads safe for the users.

    Omeje, who spoke through the Guest Speaker, Sector Transport Standardisation Officer, Route Commander Godwin Umweni, said crashes involving articulated/fleet vehicles would only reduce if vehicle owners and operators implement RTSSS.

    He appealed to them to obey the rules and regulations that would make the road safe for the users, even as he urged them to avoid over labouring drivers, train and retrain them, create familiarity and ensure functional contact numbers are written on all articulated vehicles.

  • FRSC sets date for screening and physical assessment

    The Federal Road Safety Corps have set a date for its screening and physical assessment.

    The Corps stated that recruitment exercise which commenced on 28 May 2018 with the uploading of the application forms on FRSC recruitment portal is scheduled to be conducted in all State capitals from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 September, 2018.

    Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem in a press statement, stated that applicants are advised to check their emails used for the submission of the applications on Wednesday 19 September 2018 for information on the screening and physical fitness assessment.

    He stated, “The screening and physical fitness assessment of FRSC 2018 recruitment exercise which commenced on 28 May 2018 with the uploading of the application forms on FRSC recruitment portal is scheduled to be conducted in all State capitals from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 September, 2018.

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    “In a statement released by Bisi Kazeem, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, he stated that applicants are advised to check their emails used for the submission of the applications on Wednesday 19 September 2018 for information on the screening and physical fitness assessment. The email information shall contain the venue, date, time of screening and required items to be taken along for the exercise.

    “Shortlisted applicants are to come with the summary data page earlier received and email notification slip which shall admit them to the screening venue.

    “Any candidate without the print out of the summary data page and notification slip for this phase of the exercise shall not be admitted into the screening venue.”

  • Bridge collapse after Two days heavy downpour in Niger

    A bridge at Daku Sabon Gida village along Minna-Bida road has collapsed due to a two days heavy downpour.

    The bridge which is about 16 kilometers to Bida is presently not noticeable for heavy truck, trailers and tankers.

    The Niger state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer (PRO), Raji Habibu Egigogo advised the motoring public to ply the alternative routes to avoid traffic hold-up and ensure free flow of vehicular movement.

    He said the alternative routes include, vehicles coming from Abuja to follow Lambata – Lapai – Agaie – Bida enroute Mokwa -Jebba road, vehicles coming from Bida are advised to follow Agaie -Lapai enroute  Minna or Lambata as the case may be while vehicles taking off from Minna to South West are advised to follow Paiko – Lapai -Agaie -Bida enroute Mokwa.

    The statement said that there would be complete closure of the Minna – Bida road to ensure quick repairs of the bridge by the Niger State Ministry of Works appealing to the general public to be patient and adhere strictly to the alternative roads provided and always abide by the traffic rules and regulations.

    Meanwhile, the  Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has assured the people of his commitment to fixing the bridge washed away by the heavy downpour appealing motorists plying Minna-Bida Road to remain calm and patient.

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    In a statement issued and signed by the Media and Publicity Coordinator to the Governor, Mr. Jide Orintunsin in Minna, the Governor expressed concern over the plight of motorists and directed the state Ministry of Works to immediately provide an alternative route for motorists for a free flow of traffic while a permanent solution is effected on the failed section of the ever busy road in order to alleviate the sufferings of the villagers and motorists.

    The statement attributed the incident to a natural disaster due to a heavy downpour of rain stating that the deteriorating effect of heavy duty and articulated vehicular movement on the road since it has become the only link between the south-west and the North Western part of the country also contributed to the collapse.

    He said that government would resolve to repair the affected section within the shortest period to alleviate the plight of road users.

    The Honourable Commissioner for Works Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara has visited the site along with the contractor handling the repairs of the road for an on the spot assessment of the damage.

    The Commissioner then directed the contractor handling the renovation of the road to ensure the repair is carried out in the next 24 hours in order to alleviate sufferings of motorists plying the road.

  • Three people burnt to death in Kogi accident

    Three people were burnt to death and five others injured in an accident on the Zariagi-Lokoja highway in Kogi State.

    The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed the development, said the incident occurred early on Thursday.

    He explained that nine people and three vehicles–Toyota Carina, Scania Truck and Mack Tanker–were involved in the accident.

    Kazeem said that one person escaped the accident, which he blamed on over-speeding unhurt.

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    “The deceased were burnt alongside the vehicles, while the injured were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Lokoja.”

    He said that an FRSC rescue team, which arrived at the scene after the accident had embarked on removing the wreckage from the road.

    The Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway is classified among the deadliest road corridors in Nigeria.

    NAN

  • 263 commercial drivers undergo eye tests in Enugu

    Two hundred and sixty three (263) commercial drivers in Enugu have gone through free eye test conducted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ascertain the state of their sights while on steering.

    The drivers, who were drawn from various motor-park unions in Enugu, were also given lectures on eye care and the need to avoid stimulants that blurs vision.

    The Sector Commander of FRSC in Enugu State, Mr Imoh Etuk, said the initiative was in line with the directive from the corps’ headquarters to ensure an accident free Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    Etuk further explained that there was a need to conduct free eye test and treatment to reduce road accidents this festive season and thereafter.

    “We are conducting eye test for drivers because it has come to our knowledge that bad eye sight also contributes to most road crashes experience on our roads.

    “Some drivers drive under the illusion of having good sight but the result of this eye test had further proved us right that most drivers are suffering one eye defect or the other.

    “We have noted those with eye defects and as part of our mandate, we will ensure that that the affected drivers do not drive until they undergo the necessary treatment.

    “Glasses as well as further treatments recommended by the optometrists on ground in line with the nature of the eye defect will be given to the tested drivers with eye defect,’’ he said.

    The sector commander thanked the Nigerian Optometric Association, Enugu State Chapter (NOAESC) for buying into FRSC’s vision of ensuring zero tolerance for road accidents, noting that “the exercise is a continuous one that will take place from time to time’’.

    Etuk, however, advised drivers to do proper eye test from time to time, avoid taking alcohol before and while driving as well as avoid buying fairly used tyres for their vehicles.

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    The Chairman of NOAESC, Dr Emmanuel Asogwa, said the association had partnered with FRSC to organise a free eye examination and further treatment for both commercial and private drivers in the state.

    Asogwa said the comprehensive screening programme aimed at determining the visual acuity, coverage level and the colour perception of drivers so as to reduce accidents.

    “Greater numbers of the tested drivers have been found to have colour blindness, short sight, cataract and some only see well with one eye.

    “Having detected these defects, we will make recommendations and direct affected drivers to a specialised clinic for further treatment.

    “If these eye defects are not detected and treated early enough, it will result into more serious eye problems and most importantly, accidents,’’ he said.

    A beneficiary of the free eye test, Mr Paul Okechukwu, said he stopped driving for three months because his sight had deteriorated so badly and he had no money to go for check-up and treatment.

    Okechukwu said the initiative of the FRSC and NOAESC will afford him the opportunity to correct his bad vision and go back to work and fend for his family.

    Another beneficiary, Mr Eze Abugu, said before the test, he thought he had a good sight because he can see some objects few meters away; but the test had proved otherwise.

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

    … Corps to cover 45 corridors

    Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has revealed that 35,000 personnels will be deployed during the eid celebration.

    The personnels to be deployed include 21,000 Regular Marshals and 14,000 Special Marshals respectively.

    Oyeyemi also stated that the personnels will effectively cover 45 Corridors during the Eid-El Kabir special Patrol which is expected to commence from 17 to 26 August, 2018.

    Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem made this known in a press statement.

    He stated, “As part of strategies put in place by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to trend down road traffic crashes, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has directed the Corps’ Operatives (Regular and Special Marshals) to effectively cover 45 Corridors during the Eid-El Kabir special Patrol which is expected to commence from 17 to 26 August, 2018.

    “According to Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the Corps has also identified possible alternative routes to ease traffic flow around the major highways. The alternative routes are: Lokoja-Kabba-Ayere-Akunu-Ise-Junction-Ile-are-Ado Ekiti, Lokoja-Kabba-Ayere, 9th Mile-Udi-Oji River-Umunze, Bauchi-Alkaleri-Kaltungo, Kaduna-Kachia-Kwoi-Manchok, Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji-Lokoja, Lekki-Epe-Ijebu Ode.

    “Kazeem also noted that, among the corridors to be covered include: Akwanga-Lafiya-Makurdi, Jos-Bauchi-Gombe, Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Birnin Kebbi corridor, Katsina-Kano-Wudil-Dutse-Azare-Potiskum corridor, Kaduna-Saminaka-Jos corridor, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, Okene-Ogori-Isua-Owo corridor, Makurdi-Otukpo-Obollo Afor-9th Mile corridor, Asaba-Abraka-Ughelli-Warri corridor, Ibadan-Ogere-Sagamu corridor, Sagamu-Mowe-Lagos corridor, etc.

    “Accordingly, Oyeyemi appreciated the motoring public for their cooperation in making our roads safe also stated in a special broadcast that operatives of the Corps have been directed to deploy all professional expertise to ensure that there is free flow of traffic, prompt clearing of obstructions and effective enforcement of traffic laws.

    “In the same vein, the Corps Marshal also directed that the Corps focuses on Effective Traffic Control, Wrongful Overtaking, Use of Phone while Driving, Drivers Licence Violation, Lane Discipline, Removal of Rickety vehicles on the road, Driving with Expired/ worn out tyre and without spare tyre etc.

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    “To achieve this feat, Kazeem revealed that the Corps has deployed 35,000 personnel as follows, 21,000 Regular Marshals and 14,000 Special Marshals respectively. Also deployed are operational equipments which include 948 vehicles in the category of 656 patrol vehicles, 113 Ambulances, 156 Admin Vehicles, 23 Tow Trucks and also 204 Bikes for metropolitan bike patrol.

    “Other equipment deployed are; Radar Guns, Breathalyzers to put a check on drunk driving, operational logistics materials are also to be fully deployed for this exercise. More so, the Corps Marshal has equally directed that all Zebras must be active 24/7 for prompt rescue operations and be responsive to calls within the minimum FRSC response time to crashes reported.

    “In line with the foregoing, the patrol is to run in shifts as follows 0600hrs – 1400hrs, 1400HRS – 2000hrs, 2000hrs – 2200hrs, and Night Rescue teams to be on standby across the 12 Zonal Commands, 37 Sector Commands, 201 Unit Commands, 43 Outposts and 48 Emergency Ambulance Points (Zebras).

    “The Corps will go into the exercise with the friendly collaboration with Military Units en-route or resident, The Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Security, State owned/NGO’s Ambulance service providers, National Network on Emergency Rescue Services (NNERS) and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

    “The Corps Marshal therefore advised all motorists to be patient on the road and ensure that they operate within the ambit of the law as the Corps is out to ensure compliance of established traffic laws. He therefore wished all travelers safe trip to their destinations as he felicitates with Muslim faithfuls.

    “For prompt rescue and emergency services, please call FRSC Toll Free numbers 122 or tweet @ www.twitter.com/FRSCNigeria, www.facebook.com/FRSCNigeria.”

  • ‘No shooting in Kwali during truck drivers protest’

    The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, said there was no incident of shooting at Dabi village in Kwali Area Council during protest by truck drivers along Abuja-Lokoja highway.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the protest was sparked by the alleged shooting of the tyres of Dangote truck by some policemen on Wednesday morning at Kwali.

    It was also alleged that policemen shot at one of the truck drivers who had blocked the highway to protest the alleged action of the policemen.

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    However, the command spokesman, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, told NAN that “there was no incident of shooting in the area and nobody was shot at“ during the protest.

    Manzah said that the road had been cleared following the intervention of the Police Area Commander in Gwagwalada and the Kwali Divisional Police Officer.

    “We have been able to clear the road with the intervention of the area commander and the DPO of Kwali,“he said.

    NAN reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had earlier in a statement confirmed the blockade of the Abuja-Lokoja highway at Kwali by the truck drivers.

    The FRSC advised members of the public to always adopt legal and legitimate means to register their protest instead of taking the law into their hands.

  • `Why accidents occur on Badagry/Seme expressway’ – FRSC

    The Badagry Unit of Federal Road Safety Corps says driving against traffic contributes largely to accidents on the Badagry-Seme expressway.

    Mr Fatai Bakare, the Unit Commander on Friday in Badagry said that the drivers on the route were often apprehended for was reckless driving.

    “Driving against traffic is a major cause of accidents on that route and many motorists drive against traffic.

    “Badagry is a border area, so there is high vehicular movement in the axis. Many of them tend to drive recklessly and this causes accidents in the area.

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    “Overloading is another frequent traffic offence, but the command carries out various enlightenment programmes to advise the public on the need to desist from such practices.

    “Our officials are always located at strategic places to check and correct traffic offenders so as to limit all forms of traffic violations,’’ he said.

    Bakare said that the commission had provided the necessary tools for its officers to perform their duties effectively.

    “Acquilizers, patrol vehicles, amongst others, have been provided for the command to discharge its duties effectively and most importantly, we have the staff strength.

    “The use of acquilizers has reduced the cases of drunk driving and we always advice drivers not to drink while driving and vice versa.

    “Our officials are always located at the Badagry roundabout all day so as to control traffic in that area to ease the pain of motorists who ply the road regularly,” he said.

    The commander advised motorists to always check their tyres and ensure they have the correct air pressure before embarking on any journey.

    NAN

  • FRSC to acquire breathalyzer to curb accidents

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to acquire breathalyzer to curb accidents due to motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Corps Marshal of the corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi said that this is to enable the Corps run a Pilot scheme for its patrol teams within Kaduna Command, Lagos state Command and River state Command.

    Corps Public Education Officer of FRSC, Bisi Kazeem made this known in a statement.

    He stated that the  Corps Marshal has designed the commencement of the pilot scheme to focus on Training of FRSC personnel on Driving under the Influence (DUI) projects.

    He stated, “Owing to the need to constantly combat Driving under the influence of Alcohol and Drugs, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, met with a team of Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) led by the Chairman, Mr. Jordi Borrut-Bel, to discuss the implementation process of a Memorandum of Understanding which will catalyze the provision of Breathalyzers to enable the Corps run a Pilot scheme for its patrol teams within Kaduna Command, Lagos state Command and River state Command.

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    “According to the Corps Public Education Officer of FRSC, Bisi Kazeem, he stated that the Corps Marshal has designed the commencement of the pilot scheme to focus on Training of FRSC personnel on Driving under the Influence (DUI) projects, acquisition and deployment of Alcholizers for testing DUI, enforcement of DUI by field Operatives, and monitoring of enforcement of DUI.

    “Other aspects of the programme of action are: commencement of Drive Alcohol Free (DAF) campaign, FRSC/BSG to meet with FRSC stakeholders in the DAF campaign, FRSC/BSG to conduct survey on the Six Geopolitical zones on DAF campaign, Enlightenment of drivers and other road users on the dangers of drunk driving, deployment of Billboards on strategic routes across the country with “don’t drink and drive” messages.

    “The Corps Marshal equally appraised the BSG guests with the FRSC resolutions with respect to haulage transportation. Kazeem stated that Dr. Oyeyemi intimated BSG on the following which may affect the movement of BSG Products: Single Operators of Haulage must register with the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Compulsory registration with the Road Transport Safety Standardization Scheme (RTSSS) and the compulsory installation of Speed Limiters.

    “In his address, Chairman of BSG assured the Corps of their readiness to comply with FRSC standards and lead by example by preaching the need to install Speed Limiters to their members. He equally assured of the continuous collaboration with FRSC to campaign against drunk driving.

    “The Chairman thanked the Corps for its different programmes aimed at keeping the roads safe, and assured that they, as a body, will ensure members’ strict adherence to safety rules.”

  • One killed, six injured in Awka auto crash in front of Govt. House

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that one person was killed and six others injured in an accident which occurred in front of Anambra Government House, Awka.

    Mr Sunday Ajayi, the Sector Commander of FRSC, who confirmed the incident, said the body of the deceased, a woman, had been deposited at the mortuary of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH).

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    Ajayi said the six others, who sustained various degrees of injury were receiving treatment at the same hospital.

    The crash involved an Enugu bound Toyota Camry car and a commuter bus with passengers traveling from Eme-Awka to Government House Permanent site, Awka.

    An eye witness, Mr Jude Okoro, said the car rammed into the bus after it had discharged its passengers on the Enugu bound lane and attempted to turn in front of the Government House.

    NAN