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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