Transport
FRSC Charges Rivers Road Marshals On Commitment
As the yuletide period is
fast approaching, a member of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in Rivers State, has enjoined road marshals to be more committed and dedicated to the challenges of making the nation’s roads safer before, during and after the period.
The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, made the call at the 2014 Special Marshal Sectoral Workshop held in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Assistant Corp Marshal, Zonal Command Office, Zone 6, Port Harcourt, Mr Aliyu Gummi, said the workshop with its theme, “Improved Regulatory and Enforcement Capacity in Federal Road Safety Corp, Way Forward in Road Transport Control and Fatality Reduction”, said it was aimed at enabling the Special Marshals and other stakeholders in road safety the opportunity to critically look into the road traffic rules and regulations.
He said they would also reflect and analyse issues of enforcement within the context of the on-going efforts to reduce the rate of fatality and road crashes in the country, and advised the Marshals to put into practice what they had learnt in the workshop to make the roads safe at all times.
Also speaking, the FRSC Sector Commander in Rivers State, Sunday Oghenekaro, said the Special Marshals have brought a refreshingly new meaning into volunteering for the benefit of humanity in the promotion of road safety.
In his speech, the state Coordinator of Special Marshals and Partnership, Dr John Ugbebor reiterated that the recruitment of the new Special Marshals would enhance the of operations of the outfit to perform better in assisting the command and enjoined them to take their service seriously with utmost dedication and commitment.
The occasion featured induction of new Special Marshals.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander FRSC, Rivers State Command, Sunday Oghenekaro has commended the Nigeria Breweries for their effort in road safety public enlightenment.
Oghenekaro made the commendation at the don’t drink and drive public enlightement campaign held in collaboration with the Nigeria Breweries at Mile 3 Motor Park, Diobu, Port Harcourt recently.
According to him, the campaign would go a long way in shoring-up the FRSC efforts at keeping the roads safe for all road users during the ember month period and beyond, as alcohol and drugs mostly gave an individual or driver false sense of confidence to act abnormally, stressing that the position of the traffic law is also clear on combing drinking and driving.
Regulation 174(1) for instance provides that no person shall drive a vehicle or occupy the driver’s seat of any vehicle on a public road while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having narcotic effect while the engine is running, whereas paragraph 2 of the same regulation provides that, any person who acts in contravention of sub-regulation (1) of these regulations commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N5,000 or a term of 1” year imprisonment or both, he opined.
The state corps commander said the enlightenment would draw the attention of the public on the dangers of drink and drive on our roads, and charged road users to appreciate the fact of “one man one life”, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility, it depends on you.
The Founder of ABC Transport Plc, Mr. Frank Nneji, has been honoured with an award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth, development and transformation of Nigeria’s transportation and logistics industry.
The award was presented by the management of City Business News Online during the organisation’s 10th Anniversary Celebration held in Lagos recently.
The event, which attracted leading stakeholders from the maritime, logistics, transportation, energy, banking and capital market sectors, marked a decade of impactful business journalism and industry reporting.
It also served as a platform to recognise institutions and individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted national development and economic growth.
Presenting the award, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, former Corp Marshall of FRSC, President, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) and Keynote Speaker at the 10th Anniversary Lecture held in Lagos recently commended ABC Transport PLC for sustaining innovations.
For more than three decades, Nneji has remained at the forefront of efforts to modernise intercity transportation in Nigeria through the introduction of world-class operational standards, passenger safety initiatives and innovative transport solutions.
As the founder of ABC Transport Plc, he transformed what began as a modest transport enterprise into one of West Africa’s most recognised transportation and logistics brands, adding that the company today operates in more than 100 locations across Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and the Benin Republic, providing passenger transport, logistics and related services.
ABC Transport Plc also made history as the first transport company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, a milestone that opened new opportunities for investment in the transport sector and broadened public participation in the company’s growth.
The company currently boasts over 22,000 shareholders.
Beyond transportation services, Nneji has played a significant role in advancing local vehicle assembly and industrial development through TSS Motors, a subsidiary of ABC Transport Plc.
Through its assembly plant in Enugu, the company assembles FORLAND vehicles, TSS trailers and SHACMAN trucks, contributing to local content development, job creation and Nigeria’s automotive manufacturing aspirations.
Industry stakeholders have often credited Nneji with pioneering innovations that elevated standards in the transport sector, particularly in areas of fleet management, passenger comfort, safety compliance and professional service delivery.
A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nneji has continued to enhance his leadership and management capabilities through executive education programmes, including the Chief Executive Programme at the Lagos Business School and advanced executive training at the Wharton Business School.
His contributions to transportation and logistics have earned him several professional and national recognitions. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and has served in various leadership positions, including former President of the Owerri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
The award, according to the organisers, is a testament to Nneji’s enduring legacy as a pioneer, industry leader and nation-builder whose contributions continue to shape the future of transportation and logistics in Nigeria and West Africa.
