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A monthly publication of Federal Road Safety Commission
Hillary: not above the law
Moringa Tree:
the miracle plant
One-On-One with Yusuf Sanni (RC)
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From the Editor-In-Chief
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ave you ever wondered why sportsmen upon receipt of a trophy lift the trophy up in celebration for all to see? The trophy symbolises a reward for a specific achievement, evidence of accomplishment and recognition of excellence. Many sports enthusiast, including hooligans, may not necessarily bother about what shape or design the token of the championship competed for should take. All that matter is just to win. Presentation of trophy has come to symbolise a reward for sporting accomplishment. Nonetheless, how the trophy emerged to represent the tangible proof of triumph is difficult to ascertain. You must have heard of the phrase, nobody is above the law. Hilary Clinton was made It is however legendary that the trophy since to remember the phrase when a traffic of1550 represents the prize of war captured ficer ignored the woman's status as former in battle. As society modernised with sport- Secretary of State and former First Lady of ing and academic events organised, trophy America, by issuing her a parking ticket. You emerged to symbolise what a winner display can read how this happened in this edition. to fellow contestants and supporters as a proof of victory. It then becomes natural that, after The Moringa tree is regarded as a mirasweating, labouring and fighting other com- cle plant. Do you know why? You can petitors, the trophy when won, is lifted up and find out in this edition. The Corps is fuldisplayed as evidence of hard work and merit. ly embracing ICT to support its operation. FRSC Insight introduces you to InforRoute Commander Yususf Sanni, of Yobe mation and Communication Technology. Sector Command, may not have won a trophy or lifted any for emerging the best dur- We continue our series on engagement ing their web based online promotion exami- into the services of the FRSC. You can nation, FRSC Insight is showcasing him for also read all the other regular stories. exemplary performance. Considering that he As usual, the previous editions of FRSC Inworks in a very volatile area in Damaturu, sight are available on www.frscinsight.com Yobe state, currently notorious for internal insurgency. Yusuf did not allow the limitations OC Oladele of his environment to limit his capabilities. Corps Commander Editor In Chief The lesson here is, you can be what you desire, irrespective of the challenges. If you are curious how Route Commander Yusuf did this, just read to discover the secret in this edition.
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Hillary Clinton: not above the law
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ne story that has gained wide public- in London on 11 October, 2013 by a Westity recently was the booking of Hilary minster City Council warden. The 65-yearClinton's silver coloured Mercedes old Mrs Clinton and former US secretary
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The former wife of US president, Bill Clinton was said to have earlier arrived in a motorcade of five cars with around 10 security agents had her vehicle parked in a bay on St James' Square in Mayfair, which costs 3.30 pounds per hour. The Westminster City Council warden despite the protest from Mrs Clinton's security details placed a 80 pounds penalty
notice on a silver Mercedes vehicle equivalent to N20, 452. 80 Nigeria currency. The argument was caught on camera by photographer Greg Brennan, who said five of her guards were waiting inside a Mercedes van next to her car at the time because it was raining. The warden then arrived and put a ticket on the car, prompting her security detail to
FRSC INSIGHT SEPTEMBER, 2013 jump out of the van ordering him to leave. Cllr Daniel Astaire, Westminster City Council cabinet member for business, told Mail Online: Despite our traffic marshal being questioned by the secret service for just doing his job, he was in the right. The former US Secretary of State was parked for nearly 45 minutes without paying. I am sure she will understand that we have to be fair to everyone, regardless of their status on the world stage. The fine was halved because she paid the fine
4 within 14 days. This act shows the supremacy of the law. No man is ever and will ever be above the law. It is a mere figure of speech to say otherwise. A lesson for every one especially those who believe in the big man syndrome. SOURCE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2460919/Fearless-traffic-warden-putsticket-Hillary-Clintons-car-London.html
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Moringa Tree the miracle plant
- EW DAAM (ARC) RS8.3 KOGI SECTOR he Moringa tree is one of the most incred- ible and have long been consumed by humans. ible plants ever encountered. This may sound sensational, but Moringa's nutri- Moringa has many benefits for humans. Varitional and medicinal properties have the poten- ous parts of the Moringa plant are edible. The tial to end malnutrition, starvation, as well as use of Moringa is also highly variable, rangprevent and heal many diseases and maladies ing from seed or young pods called “drumworldwide. Moringa is truly a miracle plant, sticks�, which is very popular in Asia and and a divine gift for the healing and nourish- Africa. In some locality, the young pods are ment of man. All parts of Moringa tree are ed- most often eaten, while the Moringa leaves
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most often eaten, while the Moringa leaves are the most commonly used. The flowers are edible. When cooked, they taste like mushrooms. The Moringa bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, oil and flowers are used for traditional medicine in several countries. Moringa leaves are the most nutritious part of the Moringa plant itself. It is an important source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, provitamin A as beta-carotene, magnesium, and protein among other nutrients that have been studied in the laboratory by the USDA. When compared with the general food, Moringa leaves are very high in nutrients and the leaves are traditionally cooked and used like spinach. Besides being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, leaves are dried and grounded into powder form and used for soups and sauces. Moringa tree and the leaves have been used to combat malnutrition, especially among infants and nursing mothers. Moringa as a natural and nutritional powerhouse
Moringa has been making strides in various societies for thousands of years. Moringa continues to amaze the scientific world with its amazing balance of antioxidants, minerals and amino acids. While conventional treatments for malnutrition normally take months, healthcare professionals have discovered that people
taking Moringa show improvement within days. One of the more amazing things Moringa is being used for is to prevent childhood blindness, a condition that can develop from vitamin A and retinol deficiencies. Moringa contains sufficient amounts of these nutrients to eliminate this condition. Many people taking Moringa have reported rapid improvements in skin, digestion, eyesight, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing, plus a reduction in symptoms associated with fatigue, arthritic-like conditions, and aging to name a few.( Moringa “the most nutrient-rich plant ever discovered.�) The
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Moringa has been known as the miracle tree for centuries in certain African, Asia and Caribbean countries. It is reported to aid in the treatment of more than 300 diseases and chronic conditions. Moringa is estimated to have more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of antioxidants, with no known side effects. The plant Moringa is a shrub with numerous benefits especially in the treatment of human and animal health. Every part of Moringa, including the seeds and roots, is very useful in tackling many diseases. For instance, Moringa seeds which have now become a hot cake in many African countries as well as in the USA and other Asian countries according to reports, sell for 10 pounds for just 10 seeds.
FRSC INSIGHT SEPTEMBER , 2013 7 Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has undertaken scientific researches on Moringa plant, and has come to a conclusion that it is extremely nutritional and medicinal. The benefits have also been documented in some medical and nutritional journals. Little wonder many pharmaceutical companies all over the world are seriously working on the plant to make a fortune from it by extracting its active ingredients to produce drugs for both human and animal benefit. BENEFITS OF MORINGA • Helps prevent blindness; • Builds immune system; • Helps prevent osteoporosis(bone diseases) and other bone diseases; • Can reduce risk of stroke and kidney disorders, and improve muscle strength and metabolism; • Effective in the treatment of anaemia and low energy levels;
• Aids in muscle recovery and sustained overall health; • Moringa leaves can be given to nursing mothers to increase lactation or milk production. Moringa Flowers • Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers milk when breast feeding; • Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination; • Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink its tea as a powerful cold remedy. • In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink its tea as a powerful cold remedy. Moringa Pods • If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints;
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Due to high protein and fibre con- mins, minerals, amino acids, and omega-3 tent, they can play a useful part in oils are just the beginning of the phytonutritreating malnutrition and diarrhoea. ents found in Moringa. The Moringa is organically grown, shade dried and powdered Moringa Seeds to maintain the maximum nutritive val Its seeds are used for their antibi- ue, and is tested to be pesticide free. Give otic and anti-inflammatory properties to your body the nutritional nudge it needs treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, with a healthy food supplement Moringa. sexually transmitted diseases and boils. The The Moringa plant is among the most useful seeds are roasted, pounded, mixed with co- plant species around the world. As people conconut oil and applied to the problem area. tinue to study and learn more about the MorSeed oil can be used for the same ailments; inga plant, the demand for its leaves, seeds, Roasted seeds and and oil will undoubtedly continue to increase. oil can encourage urination; They can also be used Sources: Fuglie, Lowell J., ed. The Miraas a relaxant for epilepsy; 1. cle Tree, Moringa oleifera:Natural Nutrition Moringa seeds are effective against skinfor the Tropics. Training Manual. May 2002. infecting bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain the 2. Price, Martin L. The Moringa Tree. Edpotent antibiotic and fungicide terygospermin. ucational Concerns for Hunger Organization Moringa remains the only enzymatically ALIVE beverage on the market. With Moringa, it almost doesn't matter what nutrients your body is lacking; because with the 90+ nutrients naturally occurring in Moringa, you are going to get them. The vita-
(ECHO) Technical Note. 1985 (revised 2002). 3. www.echotech.org/technical/moringa
4. Saint Sauveur (de), Armelle. Moringa exploitation in the world: State of knowledge and challenges. Development Potential for Moringa Products. Nov. 2001. 5. www.Allthingsmoringa.com
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one-on-one with Yusuf’ Sanni (Route commander)
Yusuf Sanni is public education Officer serving in Yobe Sector Command came top among his rank mate who sat for the last online promotion examamination. Insight crew had an interview with him. Enjoy the interview.
FRSC INSIGHT SEPTEMBER, 2013 Can we meet you? I am Yusuf' Sanni, Route commander from Yobe State. I am the Public Education Officer in Yobe. I was born on 13 July 1971 in Potiskum. I attended Buraima primary school proceed to Government Day Secondary School in Potiskum and Ramat Polytechnic for my ND and HND in Estate, Urban and Regional Planning. I also did a PGD in IT at the HIIT, Kano. I also did PDG and Masters in Environmental and Management at BUK
10 computer literate. Therefore the FRSC of today and tomorrow must follow global trends How were you able to develop yourself deď€ spite working in a terrain notorious for heightened insecurity? It is inbuilt and when one is focused to achieve a target you need to commit yourself to it and the location is immaterial. My being in Yobe to write the online promotion exams despite the security challenges, was no obstacle to my working hard to pass the exams.
Where did you work before your present As the PE officer in the command, what are command? your schedules like? I joined FRSC in 12 December, 1997 as Road Marshal I. I started as RMI in Borno Sector as staff officer Admin , then as staff officer Logistics, Kano and from there I was redeployed as the PE officer in Yobe.
We conduct regular motor park rallies, TV and radio programmes. We initiated and sustained a motorized rally to educate motorists on paper use of the highways. Due to the present security chase he in the state, we conduct more of Public Enlightenment and rescue services.
You joined as a Marshal, when and how did you get converted to the officer's rank? How do you see FRSC in the next 100 years? I was converted on 14 November, 2003 after FRSC is going to aspire for greatness beobtaining HND in 2000 at Ramat Polytechnic. cause it is an organization with a focus and with humanitarian touch that is alYou topped the last online promotion exam ways ever ready to educate motorists and that promoted you from the rank of DRC to provide prompt rescues services. It is also RC, how did you do it? an organsation that is always on the front line in aligning with global good practices. It was as a result of determination, focus and above all prayers. When I was going for the exam, it never occurred to me to be the best, but because of my commitment and focus and the prayers towards the exams, God blessed me to emerge the overall best. The examination was conducted on line. Do you think the system is better than the forď€ mer system? I prefer the online, because we are in a computer and to move along you must be culled age fromfropki@yahoogroups.com
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What advise do you have for upcoming ofď€ ficers? Who is your role model? My advice is for them to always keep to their duties and be committed to the services of FRSC. They should always do their best in every ramification they find themselves. They should be the good ambassadors of FRSC, portray good image of the Corps and join hands together in ensuring that the targets and goals of the Corps are achieved. By doing the job diligently, the almighty God will reward their handwork and milk of kindness to the motoring public, especially hapless victims of road traffic crashes What are your hobbies? I
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Anybody from any part of the world, provided he is straight forward, I see such as a model and would want to emulate such. In the Corps I see my former Commanding Officer in Kano, Commander Yusuf Garba as meeting those criteria. He is very straight forward and hard working . These are the words he has been preaching to me, and I believe by applying same it has been showing results in my life. Incidentally he is my present Commanding officer in Yobe state. Are you married? I am married with 3 lovely children
The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and faith to believe it is possible. -Richard Devos
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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
ICT
stands for Information and Communications Technology (ICT=ICsT) . ICT refers to any device or system that allows the storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission and receipt of digital information.
Specialist Applications Examples Accounting package Computer Aided Design Customer Relations Management (CRM)
For example, personal computers, digital television, email, robots. ICT hardware This include: computers Scanners digital cameras. ICT software this will include: Standard Office Applications - Main Examples - Word processing, Spreadsheets , Database software , Presentation software , Desktop publishing , Graphics software.
Definition: A computer is an electronic device used to store and process information.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND ITS APPLICATION
PARTS OF A COMPUTER • Input Devices: Finger print reader, Mouse, Keyboard, Microphone, Scanner, Webcam, etc • Output Devices; Monitor, Printer, Speaker/Headphone , CPU
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APPLICATIONS (FRSC) • Establishment of Data Centre • E-payment system • Creation of functional website [ www. frsc.gov.ng] • Access to Personnel Pay-Advice {PFA, Bank etc requirements} • E-procurement [ within FRSC] • ICT in FRSC • Immediate and On-going( NDL, NVLS ) MEMORY/ STORAGE DEVICES: MEMORY • Random Access Memory (RAM) • Read Only Memory (ROM) STORAGE DEVICES • Hard Disk: IDE, SATA • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM • FLASH DRIVES • Ports and Connections • Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port: • FireWire • Network Port • Parallel Port and Serial Port • Display Adapter • Power OPERATING SYSTEMS
The Operating System of any computer is responsible for the following; • Managing and controlling hardware connected to the computer • Helps other programs running on the computer to use the hardware •Helps organize and manage files and folders on the computer •Provides a user interface that allows us to interact with the computer EXAMPLES UNIX; developed by Sun Microsystems and Silicon graphics for network based systems rather than stand-alone systems. Linux & Linux Red-hat are derivatives of UNIX O/S Macintosh; usually abbreviated as Mac is developed by Apple Computers. Mac was first to introduce GUIs and Mouse use but Microsoft was most successful in the application. Windows; developed by Micro-soft corporation. It is the most commonly used business application and friendly GUIs. Derivatives include- Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, Xp, Vista, Window7, Windows 8 COMPUTER DATA ,FILE & FILE EXTENSIONS Document file (.doc,.docx, .pdf,.ppt,. pptx,etc),
FRSC INSIGHT SEPTEMBER, 2013 THE INTERNET The Internet is a collection of public networks that are connected together for exchange of information. it started as a network to facilitate communication between government and educational departments in the United State. When the computer is connected to the Internet, it is said to be online.
14 such as a cell phone or a handheld device. connection device: such as a modem- A modem can either be built-in your computer, or externally attached to it.
An ISP ( Internet Service Provider): There are different methods by which you can connect to the Internet. When you Uses of internet: connect to the Internet by using cables, communicate with people all the connection is called a physical connection. around the world instantaneously information on a current event You can also connect to the Internet by usto search for information on any specific topic ing wireless technology. A computing device take any course of your choice and that supports wireless technology has a Wireregister for online certification exams less Fidelity or the Wi-Fi card that provides listen to music, play games, watch wireless communication between the computmovies, or share family pictures ing device and the network. A Wi-Fi card is buy and sell products, such as books not physically connected to an ISP. Another and electronic goods; Forex Trading device you need for wireless connectivity is an perform banking transactions access point (AP). An AP is used to connect a wireless computing device to a wired network. Connecting to the internet To connect to the Internet, you need a Types of internet connection computing device, a connection device, dedicated Internet connections (Vsats, etc) and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). dial-up Internet connections.(Modems) Source: computing device: personal computer, a The Flagship (Operations department) portable computer, or even a mobile device,
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ENGAGEMENT INTO THE SERVICES OF FRSC: PART II
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n our last discussion on engagement into the services of FRSC, we dwelt at some length on the conditions for eligibility into the services of FRSC, the types of appointment, and the process of appointment into FRSC, amongst others. Inadequacy of time and space, however, did not permit us to discuss some of the important aspects of engagement into the services of the Commission. We shall therefore, continue our discussion in this edition with transfer of service, secondment, appointment and marriage, validity of appointment , appointment and marriage, posting, and oath of secrecy.
b. Letter of Confirmation of Appointment c. Letter of Last Promotion d. Last 3years APERS e. Last Pay Certificate f. Completed Record of Service Form g. Notification of release by the former organization. On receipt of the above documents, the new organization will formally request the Officer's former organization to commit in writing to sharing proportionately in the Officer's terminal benefits fro the period he served in that organization. In the case of FRSC, when such a commitment is obtained, an Officer from the office of the Corps Secretary is sent to the organization to confirm the authenticity of all the documents presented by the Officer/organization to the Corps, and when this is confirmed, a letter of acceptance of transfer of service is issued to the Officer.
Transfer of Service In Public Service parlance, Transfer of Service is the permanent release of an Officer from one scheduled service to another or from one close to another within the same service. As a policy, FRSC does not, at the present accept transfer of service from other organizations into the Corps. This is without preju- Secondment dice to some of the Officers who joined the Secondment refers to the temporary release of Corps on transfer of service in 1996 and 1998. an Officer to the service of another Government approved body or any recognized internationHowever, Officers of the Corps who secure al organization or body for a specified period. employment in other Government organizations are granted approval to utilize such Secondment of staff to the service of the Fedopportunities and transfer their services, eral Road Safety commission is at the instance provided that they are not under any bond. of the Commission and is for a maximum period of four years of two years tenure each. The process of transfer of service is basi- The commission grants such opportunities to cally that of transferring one's record of ser- qualified persons whose expertise is critical to vice from a former to a new work place. A the execution of certain programmes of FRSC. confirmed Officer who secures an appointment in another organization on transfer of Seconded staff if eligible, are expected to sit service, applies to his/her present organi- for promotion examination along with their zation for approval. If granted, the Officer colleagues in office. They are usually invited then puts together, the following documents from wherever they may be when promotion is and forwards it to the new organization: being conducted. Their promotion is however, not to be released until they are de-seconded. a. Letter of 1st Appointment
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Basic Course service. in other words, the staff can be postSuccessful applicants from appointment ed or deployed to wherever his services are into the service of the Commission are ex- considered to be most useful and he shall be pected to undergo a compulsory basic course obliged to accept such posting or deployment for the appropriate cadre, for a period of in any part of the Federation without question nine months. During the course, applicants are given the necessary training required Oath of Secrecy to function effectively in the Commission. 2. Like any other organization and esValidity of Appointment pecially as a para-military organization, the As indicated in the letter of provisional ap- Federal Road Safety Commission handles pointment an appointand deals with classiMany Officers and Marshals ment must be accepted fied information. Conseoften confuse their effective within one month of an quently, every staff of the offer after which the of- dates of appointment with the Commission is made to fer expires or becomes dates they either reported to the take the oath of secrecy. invalid. Many Officers training camp, or when they The Corps Marshal and and Marshals often conChief Executive or his passed out. The effective date fuse their effective dates accredited representative of an appointment in the Comof appointment with the administers the oath of dates they either report- mission, is the date of pass- secrecy on all staff in the ed to the training camp, ing out from the training camp. service of the Commisor when they passed sion after their training. out. The effective date of an appointment in the Commission, is the Conclusion date of passing out from the training camp. We have concluded our discussion on Engagement into the Services of the Federal On assumption of duty, the new staff is required Road Safety Commission with an overto enter his personal data, on a staff record form. view of certain aspects of engagement such as transfer of service, secondment, basic Appointment and Marriage course, validity of appointment, appointment Unmarried staff (male and female) who and marriage, posting, and oath of secrecy. take up first appointment with the commission are to remain unmarried for two years, In the next discussion, our attention shall be after which marriage approval could be focused on disengagement from the servicsought by them. The intending staff com- es of the Federal Road Safety Commission. pletes the FRSC Staff Wedding proposal Form and Proposed Spouse's Data Form, which are vetted before approval is granted. DCC MM Maliki Deputy Corps Secretary Posting As indicated on paragraph 5 of the Letter of Appointment issued to every employee of the Commission, the Commission reserves the right to deploy her employee to any part of Nigeria as long as the employee remains in her
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Leadership Quotes
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership. —Harvey Firestone
Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish. —Sam Walton Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. —Norman Schwarzkopf Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. —General George Patton We live in a society obsessed with public opinion. But leadership has never been about popularity. —Marco Rubio Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. —Norman Schwarzkopf Leaders aren’t born; they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal. —Vince Lombardi No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it. —Andrew Carnegie Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations. —Peter Drucker The nation will find it very hard to look up to the leaders who are keeping their ears to the ground. —Sir Winston Churchill A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. Douglas MacArthur
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