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Human Safety Author: Razzak Osemobor Date: June 9, 2025 Human Safety Human safety is an aspect of safety that focuses on the well-being of people. How often do you take steps to protect yourself from unexpected or unpredictable incidents? The call for safety awareness has become a global concern, encouraging people to adopt best safety practices in their daily routines. Why is safety a global interest? There are people who practise safety passively or reluctantly, some who completely neglect it, and others who fall victim to absent-mindedness. While many of us are familiar with a few safety practices, safety is actually broad and complex, touching all facets of life. It ranges from personal hygiene and wearing protective clothing and footwear to using seatbelts while driving — these are just a few examples. To broaden its reach, safety awareness campaigns are shared through various channels such as social media, advertisements, public pr...

Government Intervention on Road Project Government Intervention on this Road Project Author: Razzak Osemobor Date: June 8, 2025 The current administration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCOFR), re-awarded contracts for the rehabilitation and dualisation of the Ajaokuta-Benin road in February 2025. This move, initiated by the President, is part of his Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance connectivity and foster economic growth across the country. The contracts awarded are categorised into three sections along this route: Section II: Okene to Auchi (63.70km) — This section was awarded to CGC Nigeria Ltd. Section III: Auchi to Ehor (54.224km) — This section was awarded to BUA Construction Nigeria Ltd. Section IV: Ehor to Benin (67.9km) — This section was awarded to CBC Nigeria Ltd. Section I: Obajana to Ajaokuta (78km)—awarded to CGC Nigeria Ltd was initia...

The Benin–Ekpoma Road: A Firsthand Account of Road Woes The Benin–Ekpoma Road: A Firsthand Account of Road Woes By Razzak Osemobor | Published: June 6, 2025 Occasionally, we experience the unexpected on Nigerian roads. Everyone plans to leave and arrive at their destination on time, but often fail due to traffic and poor road conditions. This is especially common on major highways. A linked road or shortcut might provide some relief, but can also end in disappointment. One striking observation is the sheer number of heavy-duty vehicles—many owned by different companies, including 50 to 100 trucks from the Dangote Group—that flood these roads. Although their movement may seem coordinated, it is likely coincidental. These vehicles transport oil, fuel, metal scraps, livestock, and other commodities. Several roads across Nigeria are notorious for these issues, including the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway, the Apapa–Wharf Road, Lagos-Ibadan Expresswa...

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