Ikotun FRSC, Fleet Operators Collaborate To Achieve 10% Accident Reduction In Alimosho

Ikotun FRSC, fleet operators collaborate to achieve 10% accident reduction in Alimosho. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikotun Unit Command, stakeholders and fleet operators in Alimosho Local Government Area have collaborated to achieve 10 per cent accident reduction in the community.

The Assistant Corps Commander, Florence Edoh, of Ikotun Unit Command, made this known at the FRSC first quarter Stakeholders and Fleet Operators Forum on Wednesday in Lagos.

Ms Edoh said, “The programme is about collaborating with our stakeholders and fleet operators to ensure a safer road within our jurisdiction, especially Alimosho. We aim to ensure that roads within our area remain free of obstructions and hazards.

This initiative aligns with our 2025 first-quarter corporate goal of reducing road traffic crashes by 10 per cent  That is why we are engaging with key transport operators.’’

She noted that ongoing efforts by stakeholders and fleet operators contributed to maintaining a low rate of road crashes in Alimosho.

Ms Eboh stated, “We encourage them to continue this positive trend, as the most crucial factor is a change in attitude towards road safety.

To achieve this, we conduct park advocacy, road shows, and media sensitisation through radio stations to educate people on safe driving practices.”

FRSC, fleet operators collaborate to achieve 10% accident reduction in Alimosho

Ms Edoh noted that ongoing efforts by stakeholders and fleet operators contributed to maintaining a low rate of road crashes in Alimosh

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikotun Unit Command, stakeholders and fleet operators in Alimosho Local Government Area have collaborated to achieve 10 per cent accident reduction in the community.

The Assistant Corps Commander, Florence Edoh, of Ikotun Unit Command, made this known at the FRSC first quarter Stakeholders and Fleet Operators Forum on Wednesday in Lagos.

Ms Edoh said, “The programme is about collaborating with our stakeholders and fleet operators to ensure a safer road within our jurisdiction, especially Alimosho.

We aim to ensure that roads within our area remain free of obstructions and hazards. This initiative aligns with our 2025 first-quarter corporate goal of reducing road traffic crashes by 10 per cent  That is why we are engaging with key transport operators.’’

She noted that ongoing efforts by stakeholders and fleet operators contributed to maintaining a low rate of road crashes in Alimosho.

Ms Eboh stated, “We encourage them to continue this positive trend, as the most crucial factor is a change in attitude towards road safety.

To achieve this, we conduct park advocacy, road shows, and media sensitisation through radio stations to educate people on safe driving practices.

She expressed hope that after the forum, participants would share the knowledge with other drivers to prevent accidents, particularly during the upcoming Sallah and Easter celebrations.

In a lecture, Superintendent Route Commander Francis Ariyo underscored the need for drivers to possess a valid driving license before getting behind the wheel.

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“A driving license is an official and legal document that authorises individuals to drive. It serves as a security document containing vital personal information, instills confidence while driving, and can also create job opportunities,” Mr Ariyo said.

He delivered his lecture on the topic “The Need for a Driving Licence.”

Similarly, Superintendent Route Commander, Saturday Okpa, speaking on the topic “Defensive Driving Techniques,” urged participants to always assume they were the only careful driver on the road.

“While driving, always make use of your vehicle’s mirrors. The inside mirror provides an accurate reflection of your surroundings.

A good driver anticipates potential hazards, maintains a safe distance from other vehicles, and understands road conditions, such as potholes, to drive cautiously,” Mr Okpa said.

He also warned against distractions such as using mobile phones while driving and allowing children to sit in the front seat.

On her part, Hannah Ojeleye of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Hannah Ojeleye, cautioned drivers against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“Driving under the influence poses a severe threat to your life and others on the road. It is a dangerous habit that must be avoided,” she stated.

The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to road safety awareness and called on drivers to embrace responsible driving practices.

Ebonyi Taskforce Member Arrested For Attacking Soldier In Abakaliki

Ebonyi taskforce member arrested for attacking Soldier in Abakaliki. Ebonyi Taskforce Member who attacked and injured a soldier at International Market located in Abakaliki, the state capital has been arrested.

Our correspondent gathered that the ugly incident happened on Wednesday around 10am at Lot 2.

Speaking with our correspondent, the soldier who identified himself as Nwuzor Elias said trouble started when he refused to pay 5000 Naira demanded from him by the Taskforce Members.

According to him, “ticket people just attacked me at International Market because I refused to give them 5,000 naira which they claimed it is for loading and offloading.”

“I told them that I’m not carrying anything and I’m not coming to carry anything that I’m only here to buy something and secondly I identified myself as a soldier to them”.

“They said nothing concerned with a soldier that I should go to Port Harcourt and continue with my soldier work that they are also a Biafran soldier and also a member of IPOB”.

Ebonyi Taskforce Member Arrested

“Before I know what’s going on, they attacked me, injured me and I am presently at a hospital in Abakaliki”.

“Before going to the Hospital, I went to the Barack and I reported my case and they wanted to arrest all of them but they have ran away because they heard about their coming including their cso”, he said.

As at the time of filing this report, efforts tospeak government officials proved abortive.

Stakeholders Hold Town Hall Meeting, Sets For Collaboration To Tackle Drug Abuse, Addiction

Stakeholders hold town hall meeting, sets for collaboration to tackle drug abuse, addiction. Mr Olawale said that the meeting was to exchange knowledge, share experiences and brainstorm on ways to tackle drug addiction and abuse in the country.

Stakeholders have called for collaborative efforts in addressing the prevalence of illicit drugs peddling, abuse and addiction in Nigeria.

Stakeholders made the call in their separate contributions during a town hall meeting on drug addiction, organised by an NGO, Best Brain Initiative for Human Development (BBIHD), on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The theme of the meeting is, “Breaking the Chains of Addiction, Building Community- Led Solutions to Combat Drug Abuse.”

The Convener and Executive Director of BBIHD, Ojewola Olawale, equally launched a book with the title, “Uncaged- Breaking Free from the Chains of Addiction” during the event.

The participants called for a multi-faceted approach that involved societal and family support systems, effective law enforcement and sensitisation campaigns to address the menace.

In his remarks, Mr Olawale said that the meeting was to exchange knowledge, share experiences and brainstorm on ways to tackle drug addiction and abuse in the country.

He underscored the need to combat the widespread availability and use of illicit drugs, which pose significant challenges to the nation’s development.

He noted that collaborative effort from relevant government agencies, private organisations, and individuals was essential to tackling the root causes of drug abuse and implementing sustainable solutions.

He charged the participants to come up with solutions to tackle the menace, which, according to him, is a catalyst to diverse crime.

Mr Olawale explained that his book, “Uncaged – Breaking Free from the Chains of Addiction,” represented his shared commitment to building a safer, healthier and more supportive community.

Representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), A.O. Achichi, decried the involvement of teenage children between 12 and 13 years old in drug abuse and addiction.

Mr Achichi attributed the involvement of the underage girls and boys in illicit drugs to wrong associations and peer groups influence.

He called on the general public to report any drug dependent person or drug peddlers to the agency, saying such information would be confidentially treated.

Also speaking, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Kemi Afolayan, said that the agency, in collaboration with the National Assembly in 2024, launched a campaign against drug abuse.

Ms Afolayan urged relevant security agencies to focus more on motor parks, neighbourhood markets, and around school premises where drug peddlers disguised as genuine traders to sell cannabis and other illicit drugs.

She noted that NOA officials in the state had started visiting public schools to create awareness on value orientation, saying such awareness was to inculcate moral values into the pupils and students.

In the same vein, the Oyo State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, Abel Oche, noted that tackling consumption of illicit drugs was imperative for national progress.

Stakeholders Hold Town Hall Meeting

Mr Oche underscored the importance of addressing root causes, which he stressed contributed to drug abuse among youths and teenagers.

He charged the NDLEA to embark on measures that would address the underlying issues to combat drug peddling and consumption.

A House of Representatives member, Aderemi Oseni, (Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency), urged stakeholders to join forces to tackle the menace of drug abuse and addiction.

Represented by his aide, Dr Ibrahim Okunlola, Mr Oseni underscored the importance of peace and security to national development, saying abuse of drugs pose serious challenges to national security.

He added that there can’t be good governance and economic growth in a society where a high number of youths engage in drug abuse.