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Minister calls for sustainable efforts to tackle road crashes
Minister calls for sustainable efforts to tackle road crashes
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has called for sustainable efforts to tackle the dangers of crashes on Nigerian roads.
Agba made the call during the capacity building workshop on the implementation of Nigeria Road Strategy II (NRSSII) 2021-2030 batch II for the Technical Working Group on Wednesday in Abuja.
The theme of the workshop is, “NRSS II: 2021-2030, a Fulcrum for Road Safety Development and Enhancement of National Security in Nigeria.”
The minister said the mandate of the Corps was to prevent and minimise road traffic crashes, clear obstructions and rescue accident victims.
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He said the Corps also reviewed and upgraded road design standards and created awareness on proper road use among others.
“However, there is the need to sustain the unwavering efforts in arresting the lingering menace of preventable road traffic crashes.
“The present administration will continue to support the programmes and activities of road safety in order to give steam to our resolve at making our roads safe.
“We are conscious of the link between transportation and the economy, hence the determination of the Federal Government to create a safe road system that will encourage economic growth and development,” he said.
Agba said the theme was very conceived to further enlighten members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) and other stakeholders.
“The approval of NRSS II by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is just one of the steps of the Federal Government for effective Road Safety Management and the development and smooth operational activities of the FRSC, ” he said.
The minister said the giant strides made under the leadership of the present Chairman of the FRSC, Mallam Bukhari Bello, and the Corps Marshal, Dr, Boboye Oyeyemi, had helped to implement a comprehensive roadmap for the Corps.
“I am particularly impressed with the various efforts of the Corps in developing programmes towards making roads in Nigeria one of the safest in the world.
“Such efforts include collaboration with international organisations in getting support for road safety both for logistics and capacity building of personnel,” he said.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, said the impact of crashes and the attendant fatalities and injuries affected several segments of national life.
He said considering transportation was the hub of economic activities, the need for a safe road could not be overemphasised.
Oyeyemi said the Corps would also continue to invest in human capacity development as it had done in the last 34 years, taking into cognisance the need for a highly-skilled, competent and professional workforce.
According to him, the Corps has explored every opportunity within and outside the country to grow the capacity of its personnel.
“Currently, a total of 20 personnel of the Corps are undergoing leadership course at the FRSC command and the staff college, Udi,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NRSS II is the Second
Edition of an action plan to improve Road Safety in Nigeria and align the country’s safety management approach with global best practices.
This initiative calls for cohesion in road safety activities including infrastructural safety features, travel speed, crash impact consideration and response to prevent fatal or serious injuries.
It also prescribes collaboration to harmonise all efforts and shared obligations among road users, as well as corporate social responsibility projects in support of the government’s commitment.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Four Nigerian soldiers have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State.
The accident occurred on Thursday while the troops were moving across the mountainous terrain of the area, Zagazola reports.
The Emir of Mambilla, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju, was said to have personally joined in the rescue operation to ensure that the soldiers received prompt assistance.
Following the rescue, the injured personnel were evacuated to the 20 Battalion Barracks in Serti for urgent medical care.
Community members and traditional leaders in the area have expressed sympathy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the soldiers, while also calling for the safety of other security operatives on duty.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software.
Workshops in Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Jos have been successfully completed, drawing participants from all the 36 States and the FCT and setting a strong precedent for what lies ahead.
These sessions equipped policymakers, regulators and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable and investor-ready electricity markets at the State level, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.
Reflecting on the significance of this initiative, the Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Mr. Chijioke Chuku,, stated that: “Nigeria’s electricity future depends on the capacity of our States to lead with vision, clarity, and technical precision. Through the workshop series, we are equipping States not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to take charge of their electricity markets. The NGF is proud to partner with UKNIAF in ensuring that the promise of the Electricity Act 2023 becomes a lived reality across the country.”
The sessions in the State Learning Workshops covered: The legal and regulatory pathways for setting up State Electricity Markets; Commercial models for private sector investment; Integration of State plans into Nigeria’s National IRP;
Practical training on the software platform for energy modelling.
The initiative drew from lessons learned in the course of UKNIAF’s work supporting the Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments—early movers in electricity market development—in setting up their markets.
It also drew from experience gained in the course of UKNIAF providing technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting both the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan, both of which were approved very recently.
With States now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely and strategic effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralised energy landscape.
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed three persons and injured three others in an attack on Galadi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Sources confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 27.
The sources said the bandits stormed the town, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the deaths and injuries.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilised to the scene. The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to Galadi Primary Health Care Centre for autopsy and treatment.
Meanwhile, a manhunt for the fleeing culprits has been intensified, as the bandits escaped before the arrival of the joint forces,” the sources said.
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