September 2011

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2011 Edition

Insight ...Knowing a little about everything

FRSC Nigeria: strongly committed to the UN Decade of Action Volume 1, Issue 8

Inside this issue: The President‟s speech

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Exclusive interview with Off. Apata

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The fastest bike

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COMACE speech at NIPSS, Jos

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Facts about your Liver

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Many More

THE VISIT OF DR. GOODLUCK JONATHAN, GCFR, EDITORIAL BOARD Publisher: Osita Chidoka Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Editor–In–Chief:OC Oladele (DCC) Editor: KD Alegieuno (ARC) Members: VO Ogunnupebi

(ACC)

TO THE FRSC HEADQUARTERS DURING THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NEW NATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE AND NUMBER PLATES AT FRSC NATIONAL DODGE TOMAHAWK; THE FAST-

AR Obagbemiro

(SRC)

EST BIKE IN

CB Nwokolo

ARC)

THE WORLD

DO Enakireru

(ARC)

0I Ikoku

(ARC)

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH APATA TUNDE 1 billion vehicle exist worldwide

KAHINDE (ARC)

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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT, DR. EXCLUSIVE JONATHAN, INTERVIEW WITH GOODLUCK GCFR, AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NEW NATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE AND NUMBER PLATES AT FRSC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ABUJA ON FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2011.

improve public safety. The importance of this project is reaffirmed by the consistent use of vehicles in the conduct of the recent bombing episodes.

Let me use this occasion to reassure Nigerians and members of the international community that we now have strong leads as to those involved in this Today marks another step in our tranformation journey. The launch of the new driver‟s licence and number plates today is the culmination of three years

terror war on Nigeria and Nigerians. I have directed security operatives to go after them no matter where they may be hiding.

of hard work which started with a dis-

Also I am using this opportunity to warn

cussion I had with the Corps Marshal

that those who choose to hide under our

in my office then as Vice President on

new freedoms to perpetuate evil against

the need to improve our driver‟s li-

our people shall have no hiding place.

cense for it to meet international

This administration is fully determined

standards.

and able to deal with all threats and agents of instability who continue to

Today‟s launch has acquired greater

test the resolve of our nation and its

significance following last Friday‟s un-

democratic institutions and leadership.

provoked attack which led to the loss of lives and has left in its trail gory im-

As President and Chief Security Offi-

ages of the threat terrorism now poses

cer of the nation, I will employ every

to the peace and security of our nation

means and instrument at my disposal to

and the safety of our citizens.

secure this nation against forces of

Since the last bombing episode on October 1, I had directed the hastening of efforts to build a credible database of drivers and vehicles in order to

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evil, which seek to divide and sabotage our country. There shall be no sacred cows in our efforts to expose, contain and defeat this network of terror and its sponsors.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH I have directed a review of our national

istence since 1949, imposes new re-

security architecture to lay greater em-

sponsibility on Nigeria to ensure that

phasis on intelligence and citizens‟ partici-

the driver‟s license is a competency-

pation in security surveillance.

based certificate.

It is in this regard that government is pleased that FRSC has delivered on the promise to introduce a credible driver‟s license that meets international standards. This is a positive development, which demonstrates FRSC‟s commitment to

the

government‟s

transformation

agenda and a testimony that we can get it right in this country.

Restoring the integrity of the driver‟s license aligns fully with the transformation agenda of this government, it is at the heart of the efforts to alter a culture of recklessness, impunity and lack of consideration for other road users and to transform these negative traits to a positive affirmation of a rule - driven society.

Today, a new era has begun with the introduction of the new driver‟s license and number plates. The government has invested in technology, people and processes that will not only restore the integrity of the driver‟s license but also provide the nation with a credible database

Therefore I am happy to announce that part of what we are launching today is the immediate implementation of the Driving Schools Standardization Programme (DSSP) that stipulates that only accredited driving schools must sponsor all fresh applicants for driver‟s licence. Also a new regulatory regime of mandatory test and continuous drivers training has been introduced for commercial drivers.

Let me assure the FRSC of my total support in ensuring that enforcement of road traffic rules does not exempt or accord any undue respect to positions, ranks and status of any select group of road users. I will therefore like to see greater enforcement on indiscriminate use of siren by unauthorised persons on our roads and removal of tankers and trailers that are indiscriminately parked to obstruct the roads.

I charge the Corps Marshal to come up

of drivers and vehicles.

with an immediate action plan in con-

This administration, in line with the re-

ensuring that adequate parks are pro-

form agenda, acceded last December to the Vienna and Geneva Conventions on road signs and markings. The accession to these conventions, which have been in ex-

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junction with other stakeholders for vided for trailers and tankers on our highways nationwide.

In the last five years, government has increased FRSC‟s budget and has

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW observed appreciable declineWITH in road traffic crashes and fatalities.

Government will continue to support the FRSC in its quest to sustain the decline in road crashes and attendant injuries in order to achieve the objectives of the Accra Declaration of reducing road crash fatalities by 50% by 2015 and the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety (2011 – 2020) which hopefully will make Nigerian roads to rank among the world‟s 20 safest roads by year 2020.

The international dimension of driver‟s licence and number plates imposes on us as a country the need to ensure that they are not used as instruments of terrorism. I want to reassure Nigerians and members of the international community that terror groups will be defeated in our land. This administration will spare no effort or resource in containing this latest threat to the unity and stability of our nation. Terrorism has no conscience and spares no one. We must all stand together against terror in its destructive manifestations.

We are in touch with all international agencies, involved in the global war against terror. We will work in tandem with all organizations and partners towards the timely and eventual containment and defeat of terror and their sponsors in our land. I therefore appeal to all State governments, law enforcement agencies, transport unions and institutions, non-governmental organisations, the organised private sector and of course, the general public to be resolute in their support for the FRSC in their quest to reform motor vehicle administration in Nigeria for our collective good.

I hereby launch the new National Driver‟s Licence and Vehicle Number Plates to the glory of God and for the safety of all road users and promotion of national security.

Thank you.

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NEW DRIVERS LICENSING SCHEME

, Q: How do I replace my existing driver’s license with new one?

Ans 1: (For applications submitted in manual forms) The license holder will obtain an application form from the VIO/BIR representative at the Information Processing Centre. The applicant will complete the form and submit it to one of the FRSC officers who will capture the information on the form into the Drivers‟ License application at a bank using an application ID number which will be issued by the FRSC officer. One payment has been made, the applicant will take the acknowledgment slip to the BIR officer in the Information Processing Centre for registration. The applicant will then proceed to the VIO officer in the Information processing Centre for screening and approval. After this, an FRSC officer at the information processing Centre will capture the applicant‟s biometric information and issue a temporary driver‟s license which will be valid for 60 days. The driver‟s licence will be available for collection within the 60 day period.

Ans 2: (For applications submitted electronically) The applicant will access and complete the online form. The applicant will then need to make payment for the applica-

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Frequently Asked Questions

tion either at a bank or online. Once payment has been made, the applicant will take the acknowledgment slip to the BIR representative in the Information processing Centre for registration. The applicant will then proceed to the VIO officer within the Information processing Centre for screening and approval. After this, an FRSC officer at the Information Processing Centre will capture the applicant‟s biometric information and issue a temporary drivers‟ license which will be valid for 60 days. The driver‟s licence will be available for collection within the 60 day period.

Q: How much will the new driver’s license cost me?

Ans: The new driver‟s license costs N6, 000.00 only Q: I just renewed my licence recently. Can I continue to use it until it expires?

Ans: All old licenses must be changed to the new license on or before July 31, 2012 Q: How long does it take to have my existing Diver’s License replaced with the new license?

Ans: A temporary license (valid for 60 days) will be issued to you immediately you provide your biometric information.

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NEW DRIVERS LICENSING SCHEME Frequently asked questions

The Driver‟s License will be ready upon the expiration of the temporary license.

Q: I am a fresh applicant. What do I need to do to obtain the new Driver’s license?

Ans: Request from fresh applicants will only be processed from August 1, 2011.

In the interim, fresh applicants should attend accredited driving schools, which will be required to sponsor all fresh applicants for the new Driver‟s License.

Q: Where can I find an accredited driving school?

Ans: A list of the accredited driving schools is provided on the driver‟s license website (www.nigeriadriverlicence.org) and at all information Processing Centres.

Q: What happens to Driver’s Licenses that have recently expired, say in April 2011?

Ans: The validity of all licenses that expires between February and June 2011 has been extended till July 31, 2011 Q: can I send somebody to an Information processing Centre with my passport photograph and other documents to process my license application on my behalf?

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Ans: All applicants MUST visit an Information Processing Centre to have their biometric information captured.

Passport photographs cannot be used to process the new drivers‟ license.

Q: After I supply my information.

Will I be able to change it later?

Ans: Some information (eg name) can be changed after it‟s provided for the first time. However evidence of the change will need to be provided (e.g.

Marriage certificate). Information such as date of birth cannot be changed. This is why all information provided must be accurate.

Q: How long will the new license be valid for?

Ans: The license will be valid for three years. However, license holders between the ages of 18 and 25 and those above the age of 65 will have to take driving and vision tests every year.

Q: How can I shorten the time I need to spend at an Information Processing Centre as I am extremely busy with work?

Ans: Applicants can visit www.nigeriadriverslicence.org to apply

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NEW DRIVERS LICENSING SCHEME Frequently asked questions

licenses. Upon completion of the application form, applicants will be issued a unique Application Number. When an Applicant visits an Information Processing Centre, he/she can present the application number which will be used in retrieving the information which was provided online. This reduces the amount of time which the applicant needs to spend at an Information Processing Centre.

Q: I obtained the new drivers’ license recently but I have since misplaced it. How can I obtain a replacement?

Ans: To replace a missing drivers‟ license, visit an Information Processing Centre and provide your information. A temporary license will be issued to you and you will be able to collect your drivers‟ license on or before expiration of the temporary license. Applications for replacement can also be made online at FRSC‟s website (www.nigeriadriverslicence.or).

Q: I have been issued the old drivers license but have since misplaced it. How can I replace it with the new license?

Ans: To replace a missing legasy license, visit an Information processing Centre from June 1 2011 to apply for a

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new drivers‟ license. You can also apply online at www.nigeraidriverslicence.org.

Q: I am a commercial driver and my license has expired. How can i renew it?

Ans: Applicants wishing to renew legacy commercial drivers‟ licenses can either apply online or visit an Information Processing Centre from August 1, 2011. However, they will need to pass required medical VIO tests.

Q: I initiated my renewal application on the internet. I have noticed mistakes in the information contained in the system, but I cannot correct the mistakes. How can I rectify the situation?

Ans: Changes to existing information can only be made from the Information processing centre. Please visit an Information Processing Centre before continuing with the application.

A publication of the Corps public Education Office Federal Road Safety Corps National Headquarters Abuja

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH APATA TUNDE KAHINDE (ARC)

Marshal, I converted in August, 2006 to the status of an officer.

IN: Tell the various places you have worked before posted to your present department A.K: Between 2004 and 2006, I worked as a PA to the then Oyo State Sector Commander, Commander Judge Chukwu (CC) after which I was posted I.N: May we meet you?

A.K: My name is Apata Tunde Kahinde, currently with the staff Officer, Admin in the Safety and Engineering Department

was between 2006 and 2008. In January, 2010 I worked in RS2.110, Lagos as Intelligent Officer until I was posted to Safety and Engineering Department as Staff Officer Admini-

I.N: Tell us about your educational

stration.

background including your professional

IN: we understand that you have

qualification?

A.K: I obtained my HND in Banking and Finance, PGD in Teachers Education at the University, Ibadan, Maters in management Psychology in the University of Ibadan, masters in Transport management at LAUTEC. Professionally, I have part II Section I of Chartered Institute of Bankers.

IN: When did you join the Corps?

A.K: In joined the Corps in 2004. Before joining the Corps, I worked briefly with the defunct national bank of Nigeria Limited. I joined the Corps as a Marshal then I was having my degree. With the arrival of the blanket conversion for 9

to Biu, as the Training Officer that

written several books, tell us about these books?

A.K: My first book, the Principle of Driving Intelligence is all about how a driver can control his emotion in

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH APATA TUNDE KAHINDE (ARC) tres around the physical aspect of driving with little or no attention to the mental aspects of driving. I was also moved by the high rate of road traffic crash. I realised that most accidents are caused as a result of negative attitude on the road. If we can change our attitude, we can reduce accident to its barest minimum. relation to other motorists and his environment. It is about Defensive driving. The second book is titled The

of staff towards reading?

A.K: Is poor. In my experience in writ-

Psychology of Driving. The book is

ing and selling of my books, I discov-

about the attitude of drivers and

ered that staff prefer books that cen-

other road users. It is about the role

tres on examination. Most staff who

of the mind in driving. The third book

bought my books did not read them.

which will soon be out is about Crisis Management. The book digress a little form road Safety issues. My inspiration to writing this book came as a result of the Port Harcourt crisis. The book focuses on intelligence and surveillance activities as well as the vari-

IN: How do you think the corps can improve reading culture among staff?

A.K: If there is a way we can advance a method that will broaden that will go beyond the scope of the traditional method of „read and pass‟, I think it

ous types of investigations and how

will change the attitude of staff to-

we can use advanced technology such

wards knowledge acquisition. Today

as close circuit in investigation. I also

people that go to school go for certifi-

discuss the issue of mob attack. The

cate rather than knowledge.

book will be out soon.

I.N: What motivated into writing?

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I.N: What do you think is the attitude

IN: What policy would you advice the Corps to adopt in order to encourage

A.K: I was first inspired by my late

writers like you?

father who was a great writer. As a

A.K: I will strongly advice the Corps to

road safety officer, I noticed that

encourage writers by exposing them to

most of the literature on driving cen-

further research studies, secondly

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staff need to encourage writers financially, if possible a committee should be set up to look at staff write-ups and always select viable ones for sponsorship. This will go a long way in projecting the image of the Corps while encouraging writers to write. I must

I.N: How will you want to see the Corps in the next 100 years from now?

A.K: With the present trend and innovation, I see a Corps that will be an international model where others will come to seek advice and resource

add that the Corps Marshal has been

from.

of tremendous help to me.

I.N: What advice do you have for

IN: As the Corps is geared towards becoming a world class organisation, what do you think is the roles of writers like you?

A.K: The roles of writers in projecting the Corps towards becoming a world class organisation are enormous. As COMACE had said earlier, there are three disposition to road safety; engineering, education and enforcement.

Writing falls into the second category, which is education.

I.N: What are the challenges you face in your job?

A.K: One of the greatest challenges is time. There are so much to do with little time and of course sometimes ineffective network connectivity.

I.N: Who is your role model?

A.K: My major role model is Jesus Christ. Among the people I worked with, my role model is Commander Olaniran (CC). He has impacted great values in my life. I also enjoyed my time working with Commander Judge Chukwu (CC) and Engineer Babagana

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(DCM) who is also a writer.

other aspiring writers in the corps?

A.K: My advice is for them to be forward looking. They should be perseverance, writing takes times and dedication. They should abdicate frivolities and lay little emphasis on money.

I.N: Are you married?

A.K: Yes, I am married with four children I.N: What are your hobbies?

A.K: My hobbies are reading and playing indoor games such as scrabble and chess.

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DODGE TOMAHAWK; THE FASTEST BIKE IN THE WORLD

The Dodge Tomahawk is reckoned to be the fastest bike in the world with an amazing speed of 480km/hr.

Prior to the launch of Dodge Tomahawk, MTT was known to be the fastest bike with a speed of 370km/h.

The Viper- powered Dodge Tomahawk which is a Dodge concept vehicle introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan is said to have broken all

the barricades of conventional thinking about personal transportation. It had futuristic and extraordinary design, featuring V10 SRT10 engine from the Dodge Viper. The bike has two front wheels and two rear wheels, making it a kind of motorized quadricycle rather than a typical motorcycle. Hand-built examples of the Tomahawk were offered for sale through the Neiman Marcus catalog at a price of US$ 555,000 (N87, 135, 000)

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DODGE TOMAHAWK; THE FASTEST BIKE IN THE WORLD

Dodge Tomahawk specification

Manufacturer Parent company

Dodge Chrysler

Production

9 units total

Model year

2003

Class Engine Top speed

Power Torque Transmission Suspension

concept vehicle 8.3 L (506.5 cu in) 20-valve90° V-10 (Dodge estimates 300 mph (480 km/h), ignoringdrag) 500 horsepower (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm (45 kW:L power:displacement ratio) 525 lb·ft (712 N·m) 2-speed manual Front: Horizontal double fork.

Brakes

Front: 16 piston disc, Rear: 8 piston disc

Tires

Front (2): 20×4 Size, Rear (2): 20×5 Size

Wheelbase

76 inches (1,900 mm) L 102 inches (2,600 mm)

Dimensions

W 27.7 inches (700 mm) H 36.9 inches (940 mm)

Seat height Weight Fuel capacity

29 inches (740 mm) n/a (dry) 1,500 pounds (680 kg) (wet) 3.25 US gallons (12.3 L)

In the next edition we shall be looking at the MTT Turbine y2k power bike.

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FITNESS TO DRIVE– FATIGUE YOUR CAB A lot of driving fatigue is caused by a bad driving position Adjust your seat to the most comfortable position possible. Have both knees and elbows slightly bent and the hands resting naturally on the steering wheel.

Keep the cab cool if possible.

A stuffy atmosphere is dangerous. Keep the windows and vents open as much as possible

Keep the windscreen and lights clean. Looking through a dirty windscreen at a poorly lit road can make you feel very tired.

Noises and rattles are also often tiring. Find out where they are coming from and prevent them as best as you can.

REMEMBER: If you do feel sleepy, stop and have a rest

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ROUTE PLANNING Obey all company rules about routes. If you are responsible for your route, then planning it carefully in advance can save your time. It also makes your job easier and safer.

If you are unsure of your route, check a map or ask for directions before you start.

Make a careful note of the road names or numbers and any towns and villages along the way. Keep the details with you so that you can check them during your journey.

ROUTES TO AVOID Make sure that your route does not contain any suitable roads for your vehicle. In particular, avoid:

Roads which are likely to be flooded in the rainy seasons .Steep hills when carrying heavy loads or pulling trailers .Low bridges when carrying a high load Narrow roads when carrying wide load . Narrow roads when carrying wide loads Check any route restrictions on heavy goods vehicle

Culled from The African Highway Code; A guide for drivers of heavy goods vehicle

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“THE ROLE OF FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS (FRSC) IN THE PROMOTION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA” BEING THE TEXT OF A PAPER PRESENTED BY THE CORPS MARSHAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS OSITA CHIDOKA AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, JOS HELD ON THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2010.

COMACE SPEECH

INTRODUCTION As Nigeria celebrates 50 years of nationhood

and

great-plans

to

consolidate democratic governance, one is tempted to allude to the fact that the nation has made giant strides, considering the circumstances of our chequared history Since democracy has been adjudged the most attractive form of government world over and Nigeria has witnessed 12 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, an intellectual discourse of this nature is most apt now, as it will enable us make informed

decisions

that

would

colonies had to lead one form of arms struggle or the other against the colonial

masters

independence

before

seemed

attaining to

have

legitimatized the use of force in the management

of

state

affairs.

This

attitude to civil matters has greatly undermined the culture of civility among the populace to the extent that even during democratic rule; the tendency is for people to wait until there is a form of force before laws are obeyed.

One

of

the

consequences

of

this

ultimately lead us into becoming one of

situation is the great burden which

the 20 largest economies in the world

maintenance of laws and order has

by the year 2020.

placed

Force as a legitimate instrument for ensuring civil compliance was introduced by the colonial rulers, who relied on

on

the

country‟s

scarce

resources which otherwise would have been

channeled

to

developmental

activities.

same to subjugate the people and

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sustained the security of the lands.

security strategy who supported the

Unfortunately, they bequeathed this culture to those who succeeded them in the management of state affairs of the nation after independence.

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The fact that most of the liberated

strong

proponent

of

alternative

notion of development being a security component was Robert McNamara, the former secretary of Defence of the United States of America.

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In his book, the Essence of Security

The concept of good governance has been

(1968), he traced the crises of security

variously defined by great scholars and

in the third world countries to lack of

authors, but the definition by World bank

development and stated that for the

(1993), seems to have encapsulated the

third world countries to experience real

whole essence hence for the purpose of

security, their leaders must emphasize

this papers I have decided to adopt it.

on development efforts and place human

According to it

beings at the centre of any state policy.

“Manner in which power is exercised in

According to him, “In a developing

management of a country‟s economic and

society, security is not military force,

social resources for development”.

though it may involve it; Security is not traditional military activities, though it may encourage

it; Security is

not

military hardware though it may include it; Security is development and without development, there cannot be Security” The

dominance

of

paramilitary

organization in any state affairs during democratic rule as agents of the state for maintenance of law and order, protection of lives and property surely would

attract

discourse

of

this

magnitude hence; I must express my appreciation to the National Institute for

Policy

and

Strategic

Studies

(NIPSS) for the choice of topic. “The Role of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the promotion of Good Governance for National Security”.

In this paper, therefore, I would limit myself to the activities of the Federal Road Safety Corps, its role and

It

therefore

elements

which

good governance is the

identified

five

core

include:

strong

and

participatory civil society, an accountable executive, a vibrant bureaucracy, open predictable policy making, and rule of law as key indicators of good governance.

Good governance describes how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in order to guarantee the realization of human rights Governance describes "the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented or not implemented Hilary Clinton “What Africa needs is not more strong men, it needs more strong democratic institutions that will stand the test of time. Without good governance, no amount of oil or no amount of aid, no amount of effort can guarantee Nigeria‟s success. But with good governance, nothing can stop Nigeria”.

how this relates to good governance and national security.

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NIGERIAN PARASTATALS UNDER THE PRESIDENCY

1.Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) Secretariat of National Council on Privatization 2.Code of Conduct Bureau; 3.Federal Character Commission 4. Family Economic Advancement Programme 5.Federal Road Safety Commission 6.Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency (FUMTA) 7.Independent National Electoral 8.National Boundary Commission 9.National Commission for Refugees 10.National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) 11.National Emergency Relief Agency 12. National Revenue Mobilization Allocation 13.National Salaries, Income & Wages Commission 14.National War Museum 15.Nigeian Institute of International Affairs 16.Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps FCT Command Headquarters Abuja 17.Office of the Secretary to the government of the Federation 18.Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation 19.Office of the Honorable Minister ;Civil Service Matters 20.Office of the Honourable Minister Inter-Government Affairs 21.Office of the Honourable Minister, Special Projects.

22.Office of the Honorable Minister; Cooperation and Integration in Africa 23. Office of the Honorable Minister; Economic Matters 24.Population Activities Fund Agency (PAFA) 25.Public Accounts Commission 26.Public Complaints Commission 27.Public Service Office (PSO) 28.State & Local Government Affairs Office 29.Science & Technology Complex (Sheda) 30.State Protocol 31.Utility Charges Commission 18

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BE INSPIRED!

"Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward." Maxwell Maltz

"If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams." Les Brown . What I think about, I bring about. The thought of success will foster success. The thought of love will foster love. The thought of security will foster security. What am I thinking about today? Rita Davenport "We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny, but what we put into it is ours." Dag Hammarskiold . "Freedom is actually a bigger game than power. Power is about what you can control. Freedom is about what you can unleash."

Harriet Rubin "The easiest success measurement tool is a simple question. What did you do today to move forward? The easiest project plan on earth is also a simple question. What will you do tomorrow to move forward? At the end of each day, document your success and design your next move."

Rich DiGirolamo "For imagination sets the goal picture which our automatic mechanism works on. We act, or fail to act, not because of will, as is so commonly believed, but because of imagination." Maxwell Maltz "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson "Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will." Zig Ziglar

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Steve Jobs: A story of great inspiration II

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"When you first start off trying to solve a problem, the first solutions you come up with are very complex, and most people stop there," he told Newsweek in 2006. "But if you keep going, and live with the problem and peel of the onion off, you S T O R Y : L I S T E N A N more D Llayers I V E can often times arrive at some very elegant and simple solutions."

While at HP, Jobs was very closed to Steve Wozniak, who stunned him with his skill at putting together electronic components. The two joined a Silicon Valley computer hobbyists club, and Jobs soon teamed with Wozniak and two others which brought to the birth of Apple Computer Inc. In 1976 when Microsoft began developing software, Jobs and Wozniak built their first apple for commercial purpose. Jobs was said to have sold his Volkswagen in order to finance the van to help finance the project.

The primitive computer which had no key board was priced at $666.66.

1n 1977, Apple unveiled the Apple II computer at the inaugural West Coast Computer Faire. The machine was a hit, and the personal computing revolution was under way. Jobs was

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among the first computer engineers to recognize the appeal of the mouse and the graphical interface, which let users operate computers by clicking on images instead of writing text.

For Jobs, that solution was Apple's pioneering Macintosh computer, which launched in early 1984 with a now-iconic, Orwellian-themed Super Bowl ad. Jobs have long had a reputation as a demanding taskmaster, and the mustachioed computer whiz; a multimillionaire by age 30, drove his Macintosh engineers hard to produce the machine he wanted. He was quoted to have said that, “The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”

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would have the option to keep the unlimited plan. The plans are activated ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT on the iPad itself and can be canceled at IPAD AND ANDROID Part 3 any time.

The iPad was initially only available online at The Apple Store as well as the company's retail locations. The iPad has since been available for purchase through many retailers including Amazon, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Verizon, and AT&T. The iPad was launched in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the United A S T O R Y : L I S T E N A N D L I V E Kingdom on May 28. Online pre-orders in those countries began on May 10. Apple released the iPad in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore on July 23, 2010.[39] Israel briefly prohibited importation of the iPad because of concerns that its Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPad from U.S. customers on March 12, Wi-Fi might interfere with other de[3] vices. On September 17, 2010, the iPad 2010. The only major change to the officially launched in China. device between its announcement and The device was initially popular with being available to pre-order was the 300,000 iPads being sold on their first change of the behaviour of the side day of availability. By May 3, 2010, Apswitch from sound muting to that of a ple had sold a million iPads, this was in screen rotation lock. The Wi-Fi version half the time it took Apple to sell the of the iPad went on sale in the United [3][33] same number of original iPhones.[44] DurStates on April 3, 2010.

The WiFi + 3G version was released on April 30. ing the October 18, 2010, Connectivity 3G service in the United States is proThe iPad can use Wi-Fi network trilatvided by AT&T and was initially sold eration from Skyhook Wireless to prowith two prepaid contract-free data vide location information to applications plan options: one for unlimited data and the other for 250 MB per month at half such as Google Maps. The 3G model supports A-GPS to allow its position to be the price. On June 2, 2010, AT&T ancalculated with GPS or relative to nounced that effective June 7 the nearby cellphone towers; it also has a unlimited plan would be replaced for black strip on the back to aid 3G recepnew customers with a 2 GB plan at tion. CONT ON PG 18 slightly lower cost; existing customers

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YOU

KD Alegieuno (ARC)

YOU may be the next to grieve; a voice from within tells you. God forbid, you groan. Not me! He shall grow to see his grey hair fall before his aging eyes, you whisper audibly that your fifteen years old son thinks you are going insane. Yes, to a degree, he is right.

YOU haul the car key of the sleek silver coloured SUV to him as usual. Like legendary Peter Rufai he grabs it mid air. You almost tell him to drive carefully but your pride holds the words back. He drives like you. You drive like James Bond. You have little or no inkling that he was going for his customary car racing competition with his friends and foes.

YOU sit in your state of the art living room and watch your clean favoured son saunter in. The no cheap cologne he wears perfumes the room. The next Jordan. No, the next magic Johnson, you murmur. The cynosure of your mĂŠnage looks at you with a chortle and you chuckle in return. Underneath your mas-

roads. Yet, your credential shows that tax is a pricey ingredient you cannot afford to pay. It is cheaper to evade tax payment, you boast to your friends. Suddenly, your mind goes down memory lane...

YOU were running at 120km/hr on the

sive hand is a ticket that will take him

newly constructed road built through the

overseas for furthers studies. A sur-

communal sweat of the subservient in

prise package for his birthday.

your community. Cruising on, your eyes

YOU swing your concentration to the colossal television stuck to the wall. A vague wave of fear creeps up your spine as you read the news scrolled on the screen; 18 youths feared dead in a

ghastly motor crash. Dream gone too soon with the wind.

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YOU decry the deplorable state of the

briefly caught the roads furniture: 80km/hr. You quickly cut it off from your mind by craning your neck the other way, deluding yourself with RAID; Road Accident Immunity Delusion Syndrome.

YOU lost yourself in a world of fantasy as you sped beyond sanity, your high mu-

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YOU

You went haywire, as he refused to con-

sic blasting to eardrum breaking point.

sider your hard cheese. Indeed, your

Accident true to type, paid you and unan-

madness was a proof that you were a

ticipated visit and you lost control. Your

gentle man from sole to scalp.

car skidded off the road. The unwelcome companion turned it into a scrap. Somehow you survived, but not without minor

YOU were still boiling above 100 degree Celsius as you scrolled through the

injuries. You came out of your car looking

names on your big blackberry phone

quite frightened as you came face to face

when your eyes caught a name in the

with your own mortality. When sympathiz-

menu list- a crème de la crème like you.

ers converged, you told them that your

You dialled the number and began to

kith and kin were after your precious life.

blather into the mouthpiece that some

They gave you a fictitious empathy.

unformed men were robbing you of your

YOU invited few friends to celebrate

dignity. The statesman knew that you have kissed the Blarney stone, he hung

your victory over death. You took them to

up on you. Of course, he had his own

a tavern. In blissful ignorance, you took

pocket of problems to handle.

nine bottles of beer into your beer belly.

You were on your tenth when you saw the road safety advert: don‟t drink and drive, you called the beer vendor to change the channel to sports; after all your team was playing a major match. You drank until you

YOU were no doubt emasculated as you collected the ticket from the officer. At first, everything in it looked like permutation, no thanks to your poor eyesight.

You fished into your agbada and brought

got tipsy and moved.

out your eyeglasses. You could now see

YOU drove like a mulish learner on your

stead of five. You were contented with

clearly. There were two offences in-

way, while enjoying yourself with one

the commutation. This man has a fleck of

more bottle. The bubble burst when you

conscience, you thought. Then your eyes

came across what you referred to as the

caught a statement at the upper part of

dreaded disease. The Road safety Offi-

the ticket; the Offender should attend

cials flagged you down. With great diffi-

a two day lecture. You shouted blue mur-

culty, you managed to stop. You asked of

der.

your offence. Driving under the influence of alcohol, seatbelt violation, dangerous driving ... you told him that it is enough for they were numerous. The officer

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began to scribble on the booking sheet.

YOU got home that day looking irate and infuriated. The yummy prickly pear was strong enough to still your nerves

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YOU for the moment. The next day, you appeared at the Road Safety Office with your ticket handy. You expected a preferential treatment, but to your disappointment, you were asked to sit on the same row with a bus driver.

YOU breathe a sigh of relief when the lecture was over. You paid your fine through the bank and had you car released to you. Before you left, you did a little screech with the car and zoomed off. It would teach them a lesson never to mess with you anymore. That was quite a long time ago.

YOU are still seating in you majestic maisonette; a call comes in, taking the wind out of your sails; your son is involved in a ghastly motor crash. At the hospital, you sit on a chair bemoaning your fate as the doctors work on him. Hours later, the surgeon who cannot „repair‟ your fine son beckons on you to see what remains of him. You open the door to a heart render-

IPAD AND ANDROID .....CONT FROM PG 15

The iPad has a headphone jack and a proprietary Apple dock connector, but no Ethernet or USB port.

Audio and output The iPad has two internal mono speakers located on the bottom-right of the unit.

In the original iPad, the speakers push sound through two small sealed channels leading to the three audio ports carved into the device, while the iPad 2 has its speakers behind a single grill.

A volume switch is on the right side of the unit. A 3.5-mm TRRS connector audio-out jack on the top-left corner of the device provides stereo sound for headphones with or without microphones and/or volume controls. The iPad also contains a microphone that can be used for voice recording.

The built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface allows wireless headphones and keyboards to be used with the iPad. However, the iOS does not currently support file transfer via Bluetooth. iPad also features 1024 x 768 VGA video output for limited applications, screen capture, connecting an external display or television through an accessory adapter.

ing sight; another fine candle is blown out.

Who is to blame?

YOU!

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To be continued in the next edition

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FROM MY MAIL BOX

Do you know exactly what the Liver does?

Here Some interesting facts about our Liver

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FROM MY MAIL BOX

Facts about your LIVER

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FROM MY MAIL BOX

What you need to know about your LIVER

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Insight newsletter– September Edition

SOME HYSTORICAL EVENTS IN NIGERIA

1.Nigeria Civil War broke out on Thursday 6th July, 1967 and ended on Thursday 15th January, 1970.

2.Naira and Kobo was introduced in Nigeria on 1st January, 1973.

3.The first indigenisation Decree in Nigeria took effect on Monday, 1st April, 1974.

4. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed on Wednesday 8th May, 1975 in Lagos-Nigeria.

5.The World Black Festival of Arts took place in Nigeria in 1977.

6.Alhaji Shehu Shagari, 6th Head of State and 1st Executive President of Nigeria – October 1st 1979-December 31st 1983 .

7.Prof. Wole Soyinka won Nobel Prize for literature on Thursday 16th October, 1986.

8.The new Federal Capital of Nigeria (Abuja) was officially pronounced on 1th December 1991.

9.Nigeria‟s First President Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe died on 11th May 1996 and was buried on 16th November, 1996.

10.Rtd. Gen Olusegun Obasanjo became 12th Head of State and 14th Civilian President on 29th May 1999.

11.Bellview plane crash at Lisa Village near Ifo, Ogun State on 22nd October, 2005.

12.Wife of Nigeria‟s President, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo died in an hospital in Spain shortly after a surgery operation on 22nd October, 2005.

13.Sosoliso Airline plane crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State involving Loyola Jesuit students on 10th December 2005.

14.Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 25 billion Naira consolidation deadline given to Nigerian banks on 31st December, 2005.

15.4 Expatriate oil workers held hostage by Niger Delta militants were released on 6th March, 2006.

16.Third National Population Census commenced nationwide in Nigeria on 21st March, 2006 18.5th Solar Eclipse of the Sun appeared in Nigeria on 29th March, 2006.

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COMACE POWER POINT PRESENTATION AT THE NATIONAL ELECTRICITY COMMISSION ON 14 APRIL, 2011 CONT FROM MAY EDITION

All these resulted in (II) •

Bringing FRSC into international front burner: • Country capacity review by World Bank

• World Bank, RSDT, AARSI technical assistance and acquisition of patrol equipments • Hosted over 1,000 delegates at the Int‟l Conference on road safety management in Africa • West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO)

• Member of The International Road Safety Organization (PRI) and the current President of the African Regional Group of the organization •

Recognition and Awards

• Won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, 2008 • Recipient of 2009 National Productivity Order of Merit Award • SERVICOM‟s rating of the Corps progressed from 3rd position in 2007 to 2ND in 2008 and peaked at 1st position in 2009 and 2010 • Won the Government Agency of the Year Award‟ by Newsday Newspaper, 2008 • Recipient of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2009 Award for Excellence on safety matters 33

Improvements in the Corps processes in the last three years have resulted in RTC trending down: (1960 -2010 ) 45000

Est. of FRSC No killed-25792 Tot RTC- 9077

40000 35000

Where we are now No Killed-4066 Tot RTC-5411

30000 25000

Projection for 2015 No Killed-1731 Tot RTC-2976

20000

15000 10000 5000

Total RTC

2015

2011

2010

2014

2008

2005

1999

2002

1988

1996

1993

1990

1987

1981

1984

1978

1975

1972

1969

1966

1963

1960

0

Killed

Source: FRSC Planning Advisory Unit Analysis, 2011

Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) recorded (2007 – 2010)

All these resulted in ; I •

Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) recorded (2007 – 2010)

71% increase in number of offenders (from 322,134 in 2007 to 551,845 in 2010)

•

35% decrease in the number of injuries (from 27,980 in 2008 to 18,058 in 2010)

2007

•

30% decrease in number of deaths (from 5764 in 2008 to 4066 in 2010)

8,141

•

SERVICOM placement from third position in 2007 to first position in 2010

•

Intervention sent to FERMA on road maintenance •

32 road audit conducted on 9,292 kilometers of road

•

12 reports of road audit forwarded to FERMA

•

52 critical intersections located in six states (based six geo-political zones of the

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2008

2009

2010

11,341

10,854

5,330

country) •

Budget performance is at 99%

•

Consistent improvement in traffic flow over key corridors

•

Partnership with the Nigerian Air Force and Police on the use of helicopters for traffic monitoring

•

FRSC identified as a model agency by the Head of Service of the Federation

•

INEC using FRSC vehicles for electoral duties

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Source: FRSC Planning Advisory Unit Analysis, 2011

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Fines generated since 2006 (N) Increase in fines generated since 2006 (N) 2006 524,757,951.24

2007 663,328,957.92

2008 892,111,603.12

2009

2010

1,147,461,027.27

1,426,412,645.76

Source: FRSC Planning Advisory Unit Analysis, 2011

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Key Lessons | • Inclusive and charismatic leadership style • Regular Management meetings • Effective staff utilization

• Impact of using IT and awareness of the associated challenges in Nigeria • Continuous engagement and getting the buy-in of critical stakeholders • Understanding the environment • Obtaining feedbacks from other parties and converting the lessons to

intelligence for decision making • Daily/ weekly monitoring of performance for greater productivity • Ensuring sustainable and stable funding • Wielding the stick when necessary

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PLANNING ADVISORY UNIT Federal Road Safety Corps RSHQ, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja, Nigeria Abuja

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Converting data into intelligence for making evidence based decision -Conducting global monitoring and benchmarking -Conducting surveys and internal consulting for depart-

Phone: +234 8077201236, +234 7036136152 E-mail: insight@frsc.gov.ng pau@frsc.gov.ng

ments and Corps offices -Offering technical assistance and coaching to departments and Corps offices

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