There was pandemonium in Anambra on Wednesday as unspecified number of people sustained injuries, while a pick-up van belonging to Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA) was badly damaged following a clash between officials of the agency and commercial motorcycle operators, who resisted the former from impounding their motor-cycles.
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DRUG ABUSE IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF ROAD CRASHES – FRSC DISCLOSES
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has identified drug abuse as one of the major causes of road crashes in Nigeria. Speaking at a sensitization programme for commercial drivers in Kaduna, Chief Inspector Atese Ben noted that drug intake impairs the vision of a driver, thereby causing him/her to misjudge distance. He said in some instances, it could make a […]
Continue reading »ENDLESS WAIT FOR NIGERIA’S TRANSPORT POLICY
With many Bills on the development of transportation in Nigeria submitted to the National Assembly by the federal government during the last dispensation, experts and stakeholders continue to cry out for a national transport policy. Transportation in Nigeria is one of the many sectors that have not seen the needed development, advancement and growth. In fact, as a sector capable […]
Continue reading »HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART TWO
CLICK TO READ: HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE Communication: Communication related to the program, as well as the safety policy is also crucial — it can make the difference between a successful initiative and one that languishes. Drivers, as has been previously noted, know how to drive. But, when distracted by the pressures of doing […]
Continue reading »HOW TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM. PART ONE
There are certain responsibilities that make up a fleet manager’s mission: choosing the right vehicles for the job, equipping them properly, building and enforcing a formal fleet policy, and ensuring a fleet’s vehicles are properly maintained and dependable. But, none of these is more important than safety — providing an environment where safe driving is paramount, along with a policy […]
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