FRSC Tasks Vulcanizers on Professionalism to Minimize Crashes in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corpp.. On jkmim (FRSC) in Anambra State has urged vulcanizers to uphold high professional standards to reduce road traffic crashes in the state. This call was made by Sector Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander at a one-day workshop with the Awka South Vulcanizer Union.

The workshop, organized by the 5.3 Sector Command, addressed challenges in tire maintenance and repair, including a shortage of qualified vulcanizers, poor-quality repairs, and inadequate regulatory frameworks. Alexander emphasized the need for collaboration between FRSC, Vulcanizer Union, transport authorities, and associations on awareness campaigns to educate drivers on proper tire maintenance and the dangers of poor repairs.

Key recommendations made at the meeting was to ensure comprehensive training and certification which will help upgrade vulcanizers' competence. Implementation and enforcement of standards for tire repairs and vulcanizer operations. Awareness campaigns to collaborate on awareness and educate drivers on proper tire maintenance and the dangers of poor repairs.

SRC JA Francis delivered a lecture on "The Role of Vulcanizers in Reducing Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs)," highlighting the functions of vulcanizers, their roles in road safety, and tire-related causes of Road Traffic Crashes. DCC Christy Okonkwo encouraged participants to apply the knowledge from the workshop for improved tire maintenance practices.

The FRSC's efforts aim to promote a safer motoring environment and eliminate road traffic crashes in line with the Corps' vision.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

BREAKING: 2Baba Shot Dead In Rivers State

A notorious cult leader and the prime suspect in the brutal murder of the late Divisional Police Officer, SP Bako Angbashim, in the state, Gift Okpara, popularly referred to as 2Baba, has been reportedly killed in a police-led major security raid. The police and other security agencies were said to have conducted land and aerial raids at the identical hideout of the Iceland cult leader and his gang at Idu-Ekpeye in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers on Saturday, February 17. According to The Nation , the Iceland cult leader was reportedly feared dead after the operation. Recall that in September 2023, the late DPO was ambushed and captured by the cult group led by 2Baba in the Odiemudie community, Ahoada East LGA. 2Baba and his gang then took the DPO to the forest, where they killed him and dismembered his body. The cultists then filmed him. Another source, Obi, said he saw no less than 15 vehicles and an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) during th...

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