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Following the successful mega rally in Abuja, Nigerian Breweries and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), held another mega rally on road safety on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Ojota New Garage in Lagos.

The Lagos rally, the second of the three rallies scheduled for the year, is part of activities for the 10th edition of the Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign, a road safety awareness campaign organized by Nigerian Breweries and the FRSC.

Speaking at the event, the MD/CEO, Nigerian Breweries, Mr. Johan Doyer, said the campaign is to discourage drink driving and improve safety on our roads.

“We commenced this year’s campaign with a mega rally in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Like previous years, this year’s campaign will focus on the improvement of road safety awareness for all commercial drivers and draw attention to alcohol related accidents”, he stated.

Mr. Doyer, who was represented at the occasion by the Corporate Affairs Adviser of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Kufre Ekanem, said that over 16,000 drivers and other road users in 40 cities and towns across the country have directly been engaged since the inception of the campaign 10 years ago.

In his remarks at the occasion, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, represented by the Corps Education Officer, Corp Commander Bisi Kazeem, said this year’s ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign comes at a time when the FRSC is embarking on pre-patrol activities for the ember months’ special patrol.

“The FRSC is working assiduously to ensure that there is a significant shift in the attitude of motorists this year, especially during the yuletide where people have come to believe that drinking on a daily basis as a way of celebrating is permissible. This campaign is a timely reminder that drinking and driving does not only pose a threat to the life of the drunk driver, but also to the lives and property of all road users”, he declared.

Honourable Omotosho Omotayo, who represented the Chairman, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji Musa Isiwele, said the association has set up committees to enforce the prevention of sale of alcohol in motor parks across the country. This development according to him, “will contribute towards the success of the laudable partnership between Nigerian Breweries and the FRSC.”

While flagging off the campaign, the acting Commissioner for Transport, Lagos State, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, represented by Engineer Akinola Johnson, said the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign is a welcome development, especially at a time when the Lagos State Government is bent on improving the standard of transportation through its Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) and minimizing accidents by curtailing the sale of alcohol in motor parks.

The rally was attended by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Tanker Drivers, Luxury Bus Drivers, Tricycle and motorcycle riders, representatives of non-governmental organisations in the transport sector, military and para-military organisations in the country and the public.

In the last ten years, Nigerian Breweries has partnered with the FRSC to organize the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign. The 2017 edition of the campaign will move next to Enugu for its third and final rally.

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BREAKING: Remains Of Late President Buhari Arrives In Katsina [VIDEO]

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The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reached Katsina State for his official burial ceremony.

Contrary to the initially scheduled arrival time, the former president’s remains landed at exactly 1:59 pm, shortly after President Bola Tinubu arrived.

The aircraft carrying Buhari’s remains landed at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, where President Tinubu was expected to receive it before it would be transported to Daura for the burial.

Members of Buhari’s family also arrived at the airport, including the visibly emotional former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, who was seen among the crowd.

Aisha Buhari and her children, all dressed in black, were accompanied by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

Contrary to earlier reports suggesting the body would be flown in as cargo, Buhari’s remains arrived aboard the presidential jet, which also carried his family and a delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

 

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Amaechi Wears Turban To Buhari’s Burial In Daura

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Rotimi Amaechi, who previously served as the minister of transportation, attended the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state, wearing a turban.

Buhari, the former president and head of state, passed away on July 13. His burial took place in his hometown, Daura, amidst national mourning.

Amaechi wore the cultural headgear to the ceremony held in honour of the late leader.

Earlier on Tuesday morning, Buhari’s remains were transported from London to Nigeria aboard the presidential jet.

Why Is Amaechi Wearing A Turban?

Amaechi received the title of Dan Amanar of Daura — which translates to “trusted son of Daura” — on February 5, 2022, as an acknowledgment of his contributions to the transport sector.

At that time, Silas Zwingina, a former deputy majority leader in the Senate, dismissed suggestions that the turbaning had political undertones, instead calling it a cultural show of gratitude by the Daura Emirate.

Zwingina stated that the Daura Emirate traditionally honours those who have made significant contributions to the development of the area.

He said it was unrelated to politics and urged people not to attach unnecessary meanings to the gesture, noting that Amaechi’s completed projects in Daura and across Nigeria stood on their own.

Amaechi’s turban has previously stirred controversy. In 2022, Musa Saidu, a leader of Arewa in the south, asked him to refrain from using the turban during political campaigns.

Saidu said the turban carries strong Islamic significance and should not be used as a political symbol.

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What Buhari Told Me About President Tinubu After Fuel Subsidy Removal — Katsina Governor Radda

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Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State shared details of his conversations with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari following his retirement, including a discussion on President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove petrol subsidy at the start of his administration.

While addressing reporters at the late president’s burial in Daura, Radda recounted his interactions with Buhari after he left office in 2023. He described gaining insights from Buhari’s leadership and patriotic values during this period.

He said that once Buhari returned to Daura after completing his term in 2023, they were able to engage more frequently, which allowed him to benefit from the former president’s wisdom and humor.

Radda mentioned that their conversations often focused on the challenges facing Nigerians and national service.

He shared that Buhari once told him, Your Excellency, go and do your best and be honest as a leader. You cannot satisfy Nigerians; only God can do that. He added that Buhari often spoke about the burdens he faced in office but felt relieved after retirement.

According to Radda, Buhari also said, I pity Bola (President Tinubu) for what he is doing. He is a brave man for removing the fuel subsidy. When I was president, whenever I made an attempt to remove the subsidy, a lot of people would give me too many reasons not to do so. But Bola did it immediately. If he had consulted people, he could not have removed the fuel subsidy now.

Radda emphasized that this was one of the conversations with Buhari that will stay with him. He said Buhari’s passing has left a significant void in Katsina State that will be difficult to fill.

President Tinubu ended the petrol subsidy on 29 May 2023, the day he assumed office after Buhari. He said the move was necessary to support economic growth and advance national progress.

He also stated that the Nigerian economy had long been underperforming due to various structural issues that hindered its development.

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