01 insight january 11

Volume 1 Issue 2

January, 2011 Edition

INSIGHT A monthly publication of the Planning Advisory Unit

IN THIS ISSUE: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE part II

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SEVEN SAFETY CHECKLISTS

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THE SECRET OF PASSING INTERNET EXAMS

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THE WORLD’S LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL

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MANY MORE

Editorial Board Publisher: Osita Chidoka Corps Marshal/Chief Executive

Editor–In-

Chief:

OC Oladele (DCC)

Editor: KD Alegieuno (ARC)

THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED

Members: VO Ogunnupebi

(ACC)

AR Obagbemiro

(SRC)

CB Nwokolo

(ARC)

DO Enakireru

(ARC)

0I IKOKU

FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, GOODLUCK JONATHAN GCFR RECIEVING UPDATE ON OPERATION ZERO FROM THE CORPS MARSHAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS

(ARC)

FRSC has 13447 Special Marshals

FACEBOOK, THE SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICE, LAUNCHED IN FEB 2004 , HAS MEMBERSHIP OF 500 MILLION. OVER 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ARE FROM NIGERIA, WHILE 7,199 FOLLOW FRSC ACTIVITIES DAILY ON FACEBOOK

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Newsletter Title

FROM THE EDITOR - IN—CHIEF

The vision of transforming

2011 has five strategic goals

FRSC into a world class or-

which can also be found in this

ganisation is akin to the

edition.

birth of a baby. The vision

Reader’s reaction is appreci-

is

Marshal’s

ated, it enables us opportunity

idea, but like a new baby, it

to feel your pulse and to know

requires

up-

what type of information you

bringing of all, especially

would love to read in the IN-

you, in nurturing it to full

SIGHT. We are obliged to pub-

the

Corps

collective

realisation.

lish your reaction and feed backs. Let us have them on

Operation Zero is one of

time to serve you better.

the operational strategies

We shall in a short while an-

Have you ever wondered

for actualizing this trans-

nounce

why GOD in all his infi-

formation.

month’s

staff to write suggestions on

nite wisdom chose not to

cover is dedicated to how

how they would want the FRSC

create adults but ba-

the

bies?. Even HIS Son Je-

ducted

sus

This

modalities

for

was

con-

to be managed in order to be-

nationwide.

The

come more relevant and effec-

bible

centre - spread contains

tive. It is very easy to hear

says was born as a baby

the publication carried by

phrases like’’ that idea can not

in a manger. God could

several

national

work’’. We want to hear from

just create us as full

tabloids in December on

you which idea(s) can work. Re-

operation zero. It is a col-

member we are transforming

lector’s item, useful for

our organisation into a world

reference, planning and re-

class organisation, and like an

search. This edition also

adult nurturing a new baby to

debut with a series on the

adulthood, your contribution is

secret of passing internet

relevant in making this transi-

examinations. If you still

tion successful. Do I still need

want to know more about

to tell you that attractive

to

business intelligence, then

prizes would be won by the

you are on track as the

adulthood. In Africa the

brightest contributors?. You

story continued from last

duty of raising an infant

would love the prizes to be

edition.

to an adult goes beyond

won. We are very eager to

where the longest road

the biological parents, in

tunnel is located, you can

some communities, it’s

find the answer here.

even a communal affair.

FRSC

Christ,

the

grown adults, but HE has a reason for creating all of us as infants. Probably one of HIS reasons for this could be that HE wants parents to become appreciative and responsible for their

new

raising

babies

exercise

the

notable

If

going

curious

forward

on

hear from you.

Meanwhile, enjoy your reading.

in

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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Part ii

Core functions of the unit include collecting,

VO Ogunnupebi (ACC)

One of the 1st business intelligence units was established in 1898 by John D. Rockefeller.

His clerks and analysts reportedly possessed a giant card file on competitors, customers, politicians, investors, bankers, and personnel, along with sensitive info on friends and enemies.

ExxonMobil, the descendent of Standard Oil, keeps that tradition alive today with an intelligence

departments to pro-

CIA, General Elec-

processing and analyzing

vide valuable infor-

tric, Merck, Mo-

data.

mation to the or-

torola, GSK, 3M, PPG

ganization by taking

and McDonald’s all

multiple data and

make use of business

mining them for

intelligence units to

relevant and useful

enhance their output

information.

by getting relevant

Core functions of

data about them-

the unit include col-

selves and their

lecting, processing

competitor to make

and analyzing data.

decisions that will

The output of which

give them an edge

is the provision of

over their competi-

relevant, accurate

tors and their mar-

and timely informa-

ket

tion to the manage-

Business intelligence

ment of the organi-

provides the organi-

zation to support

zation with a frame-

decision making

work for maximizing

In globally re-

existing investments

unit larger than

nowned corporate

in transactional and

those of some Euro-

organizations and

operational systems

pean governments.

government agen-

and can affect deci-

'Next to knowing all

cies, Business Intel-

sion making in all ar-

about your own busi-

ligence Units usually

eas of the organiza-

ness, the best thing

sit in the Strategy

to know about is the

Department and re-

other fellow's busi-

port to the CEO of

ness' (John D.

the organization/

Rockefeller).

head of the government agency.

The business intelli-

tion including human resources, operations, finance, procurement, etc.The

tional needs; Planning research tools and diagnostics to identify data requirements and sources Collection – Involves gathering primary and secondary data from published and non-published sources Evaluation – Scrutinizing data for relevance, accuracy, sufficiency and categorizing the evaluated data Analysis – Creating useful, timely, accurate and reliable information Presentation – Transforming information into intelligence by providing

Business Intelligence

the information de-

function consists of

rived from analysis

five broad tasks

in a clear and unam-

gence unit works

Organizations like:

Needs Assessment –

biguous manner to

closely with other

Procter & Gamble,

Identify organiza-

those who require it.

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RESPONSIBLE HOLIDAY PARTYING VO Ogunnupebi (ACC) Safety on the road during the holidays often starts at parties and celebrations.

Please follow these safe partying tips:· Decide who will be the designated driver before you go to the party. · If you drink too much and don’t have a designated driver, leave your car and get a ride, take a taxi or public transportation to get home. · Never ride with another guest who’s drinking or taking drugs. · Remember that the combined effect of alcohol and drugs will impair driving ability much quicker and more severely. · Keep a safe distance from anyone who is driving erratically. · Always wear a seat belt, require passengers to buckle up and secure little ones in child safety seats.

SEVEN SAFETY CHECK LIST BEFORE DRIVING OFF O IKOKU (ARC) Drivers should make it a point to check a few items before driving off. This good habit should in fact be practiced by all good and careful drivers. It is not suggested you do the checking each and every time you drive off. But doing the checking the first thing in the morning would be a good practice indeed.

What are the things a driver has to check?

1) The engine compartment.

Have a quick look at the engine compartment. Check the radiator. Glance at the brake fluid reservoir and also check the battery. If you can check the dip stick too (to ascertain the oil gauge), that would be the best.

2) Windscreen dirty or dusty.

Windscreen becomes dirty or dusty after a day’s use. Use a damp cloth to wipe away dust and grime.

Windscreens are sometimes misty when the weather is cold. Wipers at times cannot do a good job. Only a

piece of cloth can do a job well.

3) Checking the dashboard.

Upon entering the car, check the dashboard. Instruments such as fuel gauge, temperature indicator, petrol gauge and engine oil indicator are few things which need your attention.

The engine oil indicator, which measure the lubricating oil in your engine will light up if there is a shortage or malfunction.

4) Rear and side mirrors.

Wipers at times cannot do a good job. Only a piece of cloth can do a job well.

Check these items upon entering the car and before taking off. Adjust them accordingly if need be. They are extremely important in helping you drive safely.

Culled from drivingschool.com

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Newsletter Title

THE SECRET OF PASSING INTERNET EXAMS

OC Oladele (DCC) Since the management of the Corps announced that promotion examinations would henceforth be conducted online, there has been agitations from some quarters for the decision to be rescinded. No matter how unpalatable the policy might be, the reality is that it is a policy that has come to stay, especially as the FRSC is transforming into a world class organisation.

Hallmarks of world class organisations include maintaining operating standards and striving for ex-

The bare truth is

cellence at all times.

class organisations

The Corps cannot

does.

transform into a

That is where FRSC

world class organisa-

wants to belong to in

tion by merely rest-

few years time. It

ing on its oars. You

would

probably must have

when only the col-

and making excel-

seen the insignia of

ours of FRSC aqua

lent

marine

appears

on

online

advert

aired

by

tions.

CNN, another world

these

class

would

certain world class vehicle manufacturing organisations like Mercedes Benz, Peugeot, Honda or Volkswagen.

Nowadays the manufacturers of these cars do not need to write the names of

mean

that there is nothing spectacular about passing online exams.

that

organisation,

grades

in

examinaSome

of

secrets be

shared

viewers world wide

with you as you

would be able to say

read along.

this is FRSC of Nigeria. This is what your FRSC wants to

The bare truth is that there is nothing

spectacular

their vehicles for

become – a world

people to recognise

class

organisation.

online exams. The

these vehicles. Their

We shall in subse-

patterns of ques-

insignias just suffice

quent editions to tell

tions you have al-

for the general pub-

you more about this.

ways been used to

lic to know them.

Even back home here, the insignia or symbol of UBA merely inscribed on their vehicles with-

Let me quickly share the fundamental secret about online examinations with you.

What is discernable

out the name of the

for any officer that to

about

passing

being asked during previous tions

promo-

exams

may

still be asked, except

that

questions

the would

now be facilitated

bank tells you the

wants

remain

through the use of

vehicle belongs to

relevant in the Corps

computer systems

UBA. This is what

is to learn the se-

and

branding of world

cret of sitting for

web.

world

wide

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Newsletter Title

THE SECRET OF PASSING INTERNET EXAMS

three years old Zinox computer. What

I know the question (PC) and practising

puter, I could barely

you are now going to daily

the

type, but today, I

ask is, what if I can gadget remains the

find it more conven-

not use a computer?. surest short cut to

ient to type with the

Do not worry, learn- becoming

computer than write

with

computer

ing how to use a proficient. computer is as easy

on pieces of papers.

COMACE

probably

does

not

know

is

that

any

time

he

uses my Zinox computer, I learn from him at least three new computer func-

I know your next ex-

I must confess I

tions.

cuse would be you do

owe my typing speed

when you learn from

not have money to

to DCM Ops. I used

your boss it becomes

acquire a PC. That

to be fascinated by

very difficult to for-

also is not a big chal-

his speed when I was

get.

lenge as you could

privileged

simply arrange with

with him as Secre-

your command’s co-

tary to the Organis-

operative society to

ing

purchase a PC for

the 20th Anniversary

you which you can

of FRSC/ Interna-

now repay instalment

tional Conference on

ally. My Zinox com-

Road Safety in Af-

puter was procured

rica. I kept telling

through the Federal

myself, if this man

Government

Com-

who is far my senior

Ownership

can type this fast,

Scheme. I was just

then I should im-

given a system and

prove.

the money deducted

practice has there-

installmentally from

fore

my salary. Like driv-

skill. I used to sym-

Driving a car is far

ing,

pathise

more difficult than

computer is a func-

Corps Marshal how

tion

he

as ‘abc’. I was like you three years ago.

I also did not know how to use a computer. You probably know how to drive a car?. Driving a car is far

more

than

difficult

operating

a

computer. You do not need to employ a teacher to teach you how to use the computer in performing basic computer functions, including writing internet exams. I must

however

tell

you that owning a personal

computer

operating a computer.

puter

proficiency

in

to

Committee

work

of

Constant improved with

‘’struggles’’

my the

of

constant

to

practice.

Three

make corrections on

years ago when I

draft of presenta-

started using com-

tions I typed on my

I

tell

you,

As FRSC is transforming to a world class

organisation,

the first thing you would need to know by heart is the Vision,

Mission

and

Core Values of the Corps.

Organisa-

tion’s Vision is simply what it dreams of becoming in the future, but might not realise it in the life time of the visionary. Let me quickly say that, if you can realise your dream in your life time it no longer qualifies as a Vision, but merely a goal.

Visioning

is

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THE SECRET OF PASSING INTERNET EXAMS

George Washington, whom Americans named

what leaders dread

creating safe motor-

Through

most, because suc-

ing

-Sustained

ceeding generations

Nigeria’’. Take the

enlightenment

are to actualise a

Vision as being two

-Effective patrol op-

vision set by a pre-

pronged,

eration

ceding leader, while

FRSC as eliminating

-Prompt rescue ser-

they in turn set new

or eradicating road

vice

Vision

environment

first

in

see

their capital city, as

public

far back as 1789 had a vision for ‘’every American to have a home and a car parked

for

leaders

crashes and second

-Improved

succeeding

them.

see FRSC as creat-

administration

George Washington,

ing a safe motoring

-Robust data man-

whom

Americans

environment in Nige-

agement

named their capital

ria and then join the

-Promotion of stake-

city, as far back as

two

holders cooperation

1789 had a vision for

eradicating

‘’every American to

traffic crashes and

have a home and a

creating safe motor-

car parked in their

ing

house garage’’. Mis-

Nigeria. At least you

sion on the other

can now see it is

hand is, what do you

very easy to remem-

that and road traffic adFRSC is the Lead ministration matters

come to office daily

ber it. Try again and

Agency

for? i.e. what did

see if you can on

your

your own recite the

hired

organisation or

employed

together

as road

environment

in

FRSC Vision.

In

similar

manner,

the easiest way to remember the Mission are as follows:

coordinates

all

traffic

internet

examina-

you come to do every

the entire country

tion,

have

to

day in the Corps?’’.

-Remember also that

know the tricks of

FRSC Mission state-

you work in a par-

easily

remembering

ment is regulate, en-

ticular

the FRSC Vision of

force and coordinate

or Corps office, may

‘’eradicating

all road traffic and

be in PRS, while you

safety

have

traffic crashes and

management

Ops,

CRMS, CPEO, MVA. The next step now is to join the three scenarios

together,

that, FRSC as Lead Agency

coordinates road

safety

-Thus as the lead department road safety agency Corps offices

earlier is, ‘’what do

road

like,

road in the country, safety in Nigeria, through the various

of

you

offices

for

road safety and road

purpose

partments or Corps

other

Mission like I said

For

working in other de-

-Recognise

it

you to do?

vehicle

in their house garage’’.

matters

in

department

colleagues

and you

and your fellow Marshals work. Therefore you can easily remember

that

FRSC Mission Statement is to‘’

regu-

late, enforce and coordinate Please turn to page 10

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Newsletter Title

ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH A MENACE...

RAVAGING FAMILIES, SOCIETY AND THE NATION cont from last edition

The results show that road

Beyond

traffic injuries remain an

suffering

important

health

road traffic crashes can

problem, particularly for

drive a family into pov-

low-income

middle-

erty as crash survivors

and

income countries. Pedestri-

and their families strug-

ac-

ans, cyclists and motorcy-

gle to cope with the long-

tivities through sustained

clists make up almost half

term consequences of the

public enlightenment, ef-

of those killed on the

fective patrol operation,

roads,

prompt

service,

need for these road users

improved vehicle admini-

to be given more attention

The secret of passing internet exams. Continued from page 10 all

road

safety

traffic

management

rescue

stration,

robust

data

management and promotion of stakeholders cooperation’’.

After knowing this, the next thing to know is FRSC Core Values.

To be continued in the next edition

in

public and

highlighting

road

the

safety

pro-

grammes. The results suggest that road safety laws need to be made more comprehensive forcement strengthened. cantly,

more

while

en-

should

be

Signifi-

enormous

they

cause,

event, including the cost of medical care and rehabilitation and all too often funeral expenses and the loss of the family breadwinner. The effects of these Road traffic crashes are also hard to measure.

An

accident

happens in a mere two to three

seconds,

but

it

leaves lifelong suffering

is

with permanent scars and

needed to make the world’s

permanent damage that

roads

can never be quantified.

safer.

action

the

Given

the

scale of the crisis, funding

Most of that damage is

of road safety activities in

done

Nigeria is grossly inade-

communities

countries that

and can

offi-

least afford the costs

cials can and must choose

and losses. Nine out of

to make the prevention of

ten of road crash deaths

road-crash death and in-

occur in low- and middle-

jury in their communities,

income countries, which

local government councils,

account for less than half

states and the entire coun-

of the world’s registered

try a top political, eco-

vehicles.

quate.

Government

in

nomic and social priority.

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INSIGHT

Half of these victims are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and for children aged ten to nineteen years of age, Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and they are the second leading cause of death for children aged five to nine years of age, according to the World Report on Child Injury Prevention, published by the WHO in 2008.

The effects of these Road traffic crashes are also hard to

ready-stressed health sys-

relatively quickly with lit-

tems. The hospitals are

tle extra cost by managing

very crowded with trauma

a few simple human behav-

patients.

iours:

con-

certed effort, the crisis will only get worse.

In Nigeria, people in medium-

and

high

income

cadre are increasingly buying motorized vehicles to move themselves or their products from place to place.

But we as individuals can make a difference. RTC don’t just happen; they are caused. And if they are they

can

be

avoided. The good news is

These tragedies play a

that rigorous, cooperative

major role in continuing

efforts that target key

poverty. In many cases,

risk factors can reduce un-

deaths occur in communi-

necessary death and in-

ties

jury.

already

struggling

Together,

we

can

for basic survival. Road

work to prevent the tragic

crashes rob communities

stories that dominate the

of human potential and

headlines and rob us of our

breadwinners,

loved ones, our colleagues

deprive

--Using a seat-belt -Wearing a helmet -Managing speed -Avoid drinking and driving -Avoid overloading and -Refrain from the use of phone while driving.

caused,

measure.

Without

business of skilled la-

and our true potential.

bour, cast families into

There are many causes of

health-related debt, con-

road

sume hospital resources

means of prevention. But

and hinder local econo-

evidence

mies.

several

crashes

and

gathered decades

of

many over re-

They also place a tre-

search and fieldwork sug-

mendous strain on al-

gests that significant number of lives can be saved

FRSC is poised to eradicate RTC so we enjoin you to

partner

achieve

this

with

us

feat.

to The

choice to move towards this vision is ours, collectively and individually.

We must act without delay, first to prevent today’s deadly trend from worsening, and then to reverse and sustain it. This is achievable.

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FACEBOOK FOUNDER NAMED TIME MAGAZINE MAN OF THE YEAR About

of

million minutes per

Facebook founder, America’s population MARK ELLIOT of over 370 million

month on facebook.

ZUCKERBERG, 26 is have facebook acTIMEs 2010 person count, but 70% of

www.gadgetfighter.c

of the year. Zucker- facebook users reberg, an American side outside US.

markelliotzucker-

OC Oladele (DCC)

born computer scientist, soft ware developer and philanthropist

won

prestigious

the award

for connecting half a billion people worldwide,

mapping

social among

the

relations them

and

half

In Nigeria, over 2

According

to

om/ berg, Zuckerberg

built

million people are on

Face book in 2004 at

facebook,

including

the age of 19 while In Nigeria, over 2 million

President

Goodluck

schooling

at Har- people are on facebook,

Jonathan. As at to-

vard.

originally including President

day,

named it ‘’the face- Goodluck Jonathan.

7,199

people

He

follow FRSC activi-

book.com’’, and was

ties on facebook.

only intended to es-

One in twelve peo-

most importantly for ple in the world use creating a new sys- facebook. They com-

Age should never

tablish rapport with be a barrier for us the students. to invent an idea for When

presenting

tem of exchanging municate in various information which languages, up to 75

the award to Zuck-

has greatly changed languages and spend how we live our lives an average of 700

dent of Time Maga-

erberg,

the

Presi-

zine said, ‘’if face-

promoting wellbeing.

societal You

certainly the

are next

the world is waiting for.

SAFETY TIPS -Ignoring a warning

-Safety is the light

can cause much

.... Let it shine.

mourning

Safety rules are

-Chance takers are

your best tools

accident makers.

-It’s better to lose

-Safety is as simple as ABC...Always Be Careful.

one minute in life... than to lose life in a minute.

-Safety is a full time job, don't make it a part time practice -A safer you is a safer me.

Slow down!

Your family will be waiting for YOU.

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Newsletter Title

UNIFORMITY IN UNIFORM

Uniform today does not AR OBAGBEMIRO (SRC)

connote the meaning as originally surpassed, either be-

WHAT IS UNIFORM?

cause people individually de-

Uniform means appearing

sire to introduce additional

or behaving in a seemingly

style hence defacing the

likely manner or being

original design (an act of in-

dressed in a unified man-

discipline), ignorantly sew

ner.

anything in the name of uni-

WHY UNIFORM?

form due to unavailability or

For identity

dearth of uniform materials.

For Authority

Hence what we have today is

For ease of work(as the

heterogeneous outfits.

job requires smart outfit) Uniform as in the case of

is alike. Uniform should have

and texture of material)

harmonious outlooks all

some other special accesso-

through the organization.

yards, customised buttons, lace-up plain black office shoes and jungle boots, help to institute authority on uniform as could be found in the case of Military, Police and Para-Military Organisations.

While uniform in terms of behaviour means restricted way of life, otherwise called Regimentation,

An Officer dressed in Monkey-Jacket instead of fatigue dress could be addressed by motorist as “see this Monkey.” But what can you say about an animal like this?

staff as Julius Berger secu-

(design), Textile (colour

caps, jungle hats, lance

dressed”

could refer to some FRSC rity men because the outlook

Nurses, Crest on berets/ P-

the way you will be ad-

Little wonder, someone

dressing involves sewing

ries like chest watch for

“The way you are dressed is

Some benefits of being properly in uniform are: -That you are properly and neatly dressed stands you out, head high (Proud) to be able to address any one with authority.

-The general populace will be able to identify you and recognise the institution you represent.

-You will be in control of your command.

Can we consider this saying

YOU WILL FEAR AND OBEY !

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Newsletter Title

THE WORLD’S LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL DO Enakireru (ARC)

It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive through the Laerdal Tunnel, it is especially important that the air be clean enough to breathe.

In November 27, 2000, a new tunnel was completed—a feat of engineering that surpasses any of its kind. It is the Laerdal Tunnel, the world’s longest road tunnel—a highway 15.2 miles [24.5 km] long, bored through solid rock in Norway.

The Lærdal Tunnel enables motorists to avoid both landslides and weatherenforced road closures in winter.

The Lærdal Tunnel was built in a five -year period from 1995-2000 at a cost of approximately 125 million U.S. dollars.

How Was Ventilation Provided?

It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive through the Laerdal Tunnel, it is especially important that the air be clean enough to breathe.

How was this achieved?

High air quality in the tunnel is achieved in two ways, by ventilation and purification.

Large fans draw air in from both entrances, and polluted air is expelled through the ventilation tunnel to Tynjadalen.

The Lærdal Tunnel is the first in the world to be equipped with an air treatment plant, which removes both dust and nitrogen dioxide from the tunnel air.

Two large fans draw air through the treatment plant, where dust and soot are removed by an electrostatic filter.

Then the air is drawn through a large carbon filter which removes 90 percent of the dust and nitrogen

satisfactorily handle up to 400 cars an hour. Sensors inside the tunnel monitor air quality and regulate the effect of the ventilation system.

How Safe Is It? Some people are apprehensive about driving through a tunnel. Safety is a matter of high priority in the Laerdal.

The following are some of the exceptional security measures taken in case of accidents and/or fire: -Emergency phones marked SOS have been placed every 250 meters (820 feet)

dioxide.

-Fire extinguishers have been placed every 125 meters (410 feet), which is closer than in other tunnels

With this ventilation system and cleaning process, the Laerdal Tunnel can

Stop lights and signs reading: snu og køyr ut, "turn and drive out", go on

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when one of the emergency phones is used -15 turning areas have been constructed for buses and semi-trailers -In addition to the three mountain halls, emergency niches have been built every 500 meters (1640 feet) -Emergency phone channels for police, fire departments and hospitals -Data connections to night-watch and security centres in LĂŚrdal and Bergen -Special wiring for the use of radio and mobile phones -Photo inspection and counting of all vehicles entering and exiting the tunnel.

A control centre in Laerdal constantly monitors the various security systems in the tunnel, and if safety is compromised, the tunnel will be closed and rapid evacuation of the tunnel.

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The control centre automatically registers the location of any extinguisher removed from its place. If one is removed, red traffic lights warn drivers not to enter the tunnel, and signs and lights inside the tunnel instruct drivers to drive out of the tunnel in the safe direction, away from the danger.

The drivers are able to turn their vehicles around because there are turnarounds for cars every 1,640 feet [500 meters] and 15 locations that allow larger vehicles to turn around. The tunnel is also equipped with a radio antenna system that makes it possible to inform drivers by means of their car radio.

Counting and photo systems monitor all traffic in and out of the tunnel.

The road authorities consider this to be a very good level of security in view

of the relatively low traffic density.

The drivers are able to turn their vehicles

How Is This Tunnel Different?

around because

What is it like to drive through the tunnel? An important aim of the engineers was to make driving through the tunnel a positive experience so that drivers would feel safe and would also drive safely. To accomplish this, the interior of the tunnel was designed with the help of, among others, traffic psychologists at a research institute and professional light designers, as well as a driving simulator.

turnarounds for cars

The result? Well, the tunnel is not quite straight. Gentle curves help prevent drivers from becoming drowsy, yet they can see 3,000 feet [1,000 meters] ahead.

Curves also make it easier to determine the distance to oncoming traffic.

Three big cavelike mountain halls serve

there are

every 1,640 feet [500 meters] and 15 locations that allow larger vehicles to turn around..

to break up the monotonous journey.

This creates an illusion of driving through four shorter tunnels instead of one long one. Special lighting in these halls, with yellow or green light at the floor and blue light above, gives an illusion of daylight coming in and a sunrise. These effects together with good light along the length of the tunnel make most drivers feel comfortable and safe.

It is powerful evidence of what man can do when he uses his skill and ingenuity in a constructive way.

Culled from www.bergen-guide.com

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Newsletter Title

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 2011 FRSC CORPORATE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR OFFICERS IN

CORPS MARSHALS OFFICE PLAN OF ACTION INTRODUCTION

Nations framework for ac-

carrying out routine work to

In line with the UN

tualisinfg the Decade of

strategic thinking in carry-

Decade

Action (2011 - 2020), viz;

ing out their assignment

(2011-2020) and the

road

-Take responsibility by en-

desire

to

transform

safer roads, safer vehicles,

FRSC

into

a

safer road users and im-

of

Actions

World

safety

management,

suring job clarity -Be the best amongst staff

Class Organisation in

proved post crash care.

road safety manage-

FRSC

ment,

the

STRATEGIC GOALS

demonstrate

Road

Safety

3.

Marshal

irrespective of the Unit in

and Chief Executive out-

the Corps Marshal’s Office

lined the Corps corporate

they work.

Federal Corps

held a one day retreat on the theme, “The 2011 FRSC Corporate Strategic Objectives.

The retreat was held on 7 February 2011 at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja.

AIM

OF

THE

RE-

TREAT 2.

The aim was to

reposition the officers

2011 The

CORPORATE

Corps

of the Corps -In addition, staff are to team

spirit

strategic goals for 2011 as

WAY FORWARD

follows:

6.The

-Sustained intensive patrol

proposed the following for

throughout the year

going forward:

-Improved use of technol-

-Robust PE and in-house lec-

ogy platform

tures

retreat accordingly

-Improved skills and capac-

-Frequent workshops and

ity building

retraining courses for staff

-Promote awareness and un-

-Stringent enforcement to

derstanding of work proc-

ensure compliance

esses

-Focusing on the means as

in the Corps Marshal’s

-Improved internal and ex-

well as the end

Office as part of a

ternal communication

-Every project should have

larger team to formu-

DELIVERABLES

late strategic objectives that could achieve

the

help Accra

Declaration and sustain the

five

pillars

en-

shrined in the United

4.

To achieve these strategic goals each staff is expected to deliver the following:

-Move from the level of

a time limit -Setting of standards upon which project executed can be measured.

-Conducting

researches

in

relation to the five corporate strategic goals

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eration,

Prof

Oladapo

2011

CORPORATE

Afolabi visited.

7.Each Unit under the

brief comment, he ap-

COMACE office is ex-

plauded the Corps for its

pected to outline its pro-

high

reputation

-Goal 1:Sustained inten-

jects in line with the

and remarkable service

sive patrol throughout

overall corporate goals.

in the country and noted

The action plan should be

that the world outside

the year

able to answer some of

perceives the Corps to

these basic questions;

have achieved so much

-Goal 2:Improved use

public

In his

FRSC

EXPECTATIONS

STRATEGIC GOALS

and therefore should not

of technology platform

have to execute?

hesitate to remove any

-Why do we have to exe-

bad egg that could in-

-Goal 3:Improved skills

cute the project?

hibit the performance of

and capacity building

-How do we intend to

the Corps. He requested

execute the project?

that the Corps should

-Goal 4:Promote aware-

-What

project

do

we

-When do we intend to finish the project?

-Which

Unit(s)

do

we

have to work with to see that the project is completed?

-Who shall be responsible for the project?

-Where will the project be carried out? - Is it the RSHQ, Zonal, Unit Command?

-What is the cost benefit analysis of the project?

-Which external organisation(s) do we have to work with?

CONCLUSION 8.

While the retreat

was going on, the Head of Civil Service of the Fed-

share with the Head of

ness and understanding

Service the outcome of

of work processes

the strategic initiatives for possible implementa-

-Goal 5:Improved inter-

tion in the public service.

nal and external com-

9. the

In his response, Corps

thanked

the

Marshal

munication

Head of

service and assured him that the Corps will not

DID YOU KNOW ?

relent till all her strate-

That while Africa makes up

gic goals are achieved.

about 16% of world’s population, a full quarter of the world’s

OSITA CHIDOKA

languages are spoken only in

Corps Marsha and Chief

Africa

Executive

That while Africa is the second largest of the earth’s seven continents, it however has the world’s shortest coastlines due to jutting edges and bays in its landscape

2010 OPERATION ZERO/EMBER SAFE MONTH SPECIAL PATROL FOR THE PERIOD 01 DEC. 2010-08 JAN. 2011

M ic r o so f t

-Converting data into intelligence for making evidence based decision

Primary Business Address Your Address Line 2 Your Address Line 3 Phone: 555-555-5555 Fax: 555-555-5555 E-mail: someone@example.com pau@frsc.gov.ng

-Conducting global monitoring and benchmarking -Conducting surveys and internal consulting for departments and Corps offices -Offering technical assistance and coaching to departments and Corps offices

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