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Obey traffic rules to reduce crashes – FRSC tells motorists
Obey traffic rules to reduce crashes – FRSC tells motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations to reduce crashes.
Mr Akeem Ganiyu, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun.
Ganiyu spoke while reacting to two separate accidents that killed five persons and injured two others on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Toll-gate area on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
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NAN reports that a truck on Tuesday lost control at the Toll-Gate area, due to brake failure and rammed into two vehicles and two motorcycles, leading to the death of three persons, with two injured.
A similar incident took place on Wednesday claiming the lives of a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger, after riding against traffic around Bible College area of Toll-Gate, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The unit commander stressed the need for motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to reduce road crashes.
“The accident on Wednesday could have been avoided if the commercial motorcyclist did not drive against traffic.
“The motorists need to be more cautious and refrain from speeding to further prevent mishaps on the highway,” Ganiyu said.
The unit commander admonished both the motorists and commercial motorcyclists to desist from route violation to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.
Obey traffic rules to reduce crashes – FRSC tells motorists
Visa processing for 2024 Hajj reaches advanced stage – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has reached an advanced stage in the processing of entry visa for the 2024 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Chairman, NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, said this at the Maiden Stakeholders Summit on Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah Industry on Thursday in Abuja.
Arabi said that the commission had scheduled May 16, for the inaugural flight of the 2024 Hajj.
He said that the approved air carriers were ready to transport all Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from over 10 departures centres.
” We as a board of NAHCON and team will be meeting with the air carriers later today to fashion out the departure centres and of course our partners in the aviation sector will also join us,” he said.
The NAHCON boss said that all pilgrims from states would visit Madinah for the maximum of four days before the commencement of Hajj rites.
” This is major change from the operations of Hajj in the last decade. All stakeholders are working to provide effective and efficient services to the guest of Allah (pilgrims).
” And this underscores the importance of this summit. The preparations for this year’s Hajj is characterised by different challenges but to God be the glory we are able to overcome the challenges.
” I can proudly say that close to 65,500 pilgrims of the States Pilgrims Boards, Agencies and Commissions and the Tour operators will be participating in this year’s Hajj,” he said.
He said that the commission under his watch was ready to partner, collaborate with stakeholders and work as a team for the successful conduct of the 2024 Hajj operation.
Arabi lauded Vice-President Kashim Shettima for his continued support for the commission.
He also expressed appreciation to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III for his continued guidance to the leadership of NAHCON.
Earlier, the Rector of the institute, Prof. Mohammed Maiturare, said the summit was intended to serve as a crucial platform for fostering cooperation and collaboration between NAHCON, states pilgrims broads, tour operators and all stakeholders in Hajj industry.
” Through open dialogue, knowledge sharing and a commitment to working together we can address challenges and potential destructions that might arise and ensure the successful execution of the 2024 Hajj,” he said.
The reports gathered that the two-day summit was organised by the Hajj Institute of Nigeria established by the NAHCON.
May Day: Nwoko backs minimum wage across board for workers
Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), on Wednesday in Abuja expressed support for Nigerian workers’ clamour for a new minimum wage across board.
In a message to mark the international Workers Day celebration, he described Nigerian workers as valiant.
“Their ability to excel is unparalleled, especially when provided with a conducive environment to nurture their efforts and dreams.
“It is imperative that such environment is created and sustained so as to unleash the full potential of the workforce.
“I recognise the challenges the Nigerian workers face daily. I want to assure them that beyond rhetoric, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, job creation, improved working conditions and access to quality health care.
“I firmly believe that Nigerians are among the most hardworking individuals globally; their ability to excel is unparalleled, especially when provided with a conducive environment that nurtures their efforts and dreams.
“I support an increase in the minimum wage across the board, encompassing both the private and public sectors.
“Your well-being and prosperity are paramount; I am dedicated to ensuring that your voices are heard and your concerns are addressed at the highest levels of government.
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication, resilience and hard work in driving our nation forward.
“I am deeply committed to championing policies and initiatives that support and uplift the Nigerian workforce,” he said.
May Day: Nwoko backs minimum wage across board for workers
FG approves salary increase for civil servants
The Federal Government has approved a substantial increase in salary ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures.
This augmentation applies to the six remaining consolidated salary structures, namely the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS), and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS).
A statement released by NTA on Tuesday evening, April 30 reads;
The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary Increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures
The Salary Structure is the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS) and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS).
It will be recalled that those in the Tertiary Education and Health Sectors had already received their increases which involved Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS) and Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) for Universities.
For Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, it involved the Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS) and Consolidated Tertiary Educational Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS).
The Health Sector also benefitted through the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Sector Salary Structure (CONHESS).
A statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku said the increases take effect from 1st January 2024.
The Federal Government has also approved increases In pension of between 20% and 28% for pensioners on the Defined Benefits Scheme in respect to the above-mentioned six consolidated salary structures with effect from 1st January 2024.
FG approves salary increase for civil servants
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