You sound knowledgeable about this but you missed the first noticeable feature of the vehicle. It is a MAN Truck...not a Mercedes Benz as you claim.

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is a Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

Ademola47:
#FactCheck

Who Actually 'discovered' the River Niger?

It's widely believed that Mungo Park 'discovered' the River Niger.

However, there are some unanswered questions to the 'discovery'.

Firstly, history had it that he 'asked' the locals (villagers) for direction to the river. If he was the one that actually 'discovered' the river, how come some people directed him there? Have they not been there before him? How can some people direct him to where he wanted to 'discover'?

Secondly, the locals are believed to be bathing, fishing and fetching water from the 'undiscovered' river. If he was the one that actually 'discovered' the River first, he should be the one to first bath or swim in the river. But this is not so.

Lastly, while some people believe that he discovered the River 'mouth', others believe he discovered it for the British. Why is there no generally accepted direct answer to the question "What did Mungo Park discover"?

Truly, Mungo Park was the first European to discover River Niger. He wrote about his travel in his book, Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa. It is an interesting read that gives a very vivid and stark experience of life in Africa at a period that we have lost because of our ancestors inability to read and write their experiences during their period of existence.

So, yes, Mungo Park discovered River Niger for England, but our people have always existed around the river all the way from Gambia

PHijo:


You want to throw English words around without understanding basic English. You said the current government is " somewhat more ethnocentric and radical ".

When you use the term more, it means you are quantifying the adjective, ethnocentric and radical.

If you choose a more ethnocentric person and you trust him enough to handle subsidy removal then you are a bigot.

The issue of subsidy removal should never have been an ethnic or religious issue but a financial issue for the country but bigots and political opportunists like you chose to sabotage the country on the alter religious radicalism and ethnic bigotry.

I said "unfortunately we have entered one chance". Did you not read that? Did you actually read what I wrote?

PHijo:


If bigotry is not your problem then unbridled ignorance and stupidity was.

Buhari has proven himself to be the biggest bigot in Nigeria's history and has not been transparent as Nigeria's petroleum minister yet you trust him over a man that told you subsidy cost Nigeria a lot.

In 5 years Buhari has borrowed 20 trillion with barely anything to show for it.

The same Buhari who claimed Nigeria paid no subsidy has been paying subsidy as petroleum minister since 2015.

You don't like Jonathan because doesn't come neck of the wood, we understand that, stop hiding behind lies.

I don't think you read my post. If you did, I don't think you are well educated. And if you are educated, your mind has been either been programmed to react without reason at the mention of the name Jonathan, or you are just as slow as Buhari.

PHijo:


You were either a child then or a ethnic bigot! That's what sums up the rubbish you typed here.

I started voting since the 2011 elections. Before that time, I was already following politics in 1996 when Col. Buba Marwa was military administrator of Lagos State. I hope you were born at that time.

Dotherightthing:
If only we had allowed GEJ's attempt at full subsidy removal in 2012 to stand!

Today, we would have completely forgotten about subsidy, government would have had more money, the Naira would have remained at 168 or less against the dollar, modular refineries would have sprung up all over the place, pump price may have dropped to less than NGN100, massive job creation would have happened etc etc

Unfortunately, some irredeemably dummb Nigerians forced GEJ to change his policy.

And the spineless GEJ too gave in!!

Now, deregulation would have to happen under Buhari and it's going to be more painful.

When GEJ removed subsidy, the pump price became N141. Crude oil price in the world market was around USD100. It could not get worse.

If Buhari removes subsidy, the pump price will become N216. Crude oil price in world market is around USD70. It may get worse.

So you see, Nigerians have been pennywise pound foolish...

The problem with Jonathan was not really about the price but the degree of mass looting of public funds. Unfortunately, we have entered one chance with these same set of hoodlums waving a different flag with a somewhat more radical ideology of corruption and ethnocentrism

She always has to use vulgar words in her statements

Akaujaa:
Who else noticed that the Yorubas were mostly living in peace with the Hausa community until Amotekun was created? Amotekun is a political creation. It's not going to solve any problem but worsen situations.

The real question is...why was Amotekun created in the first place.

The reason why Amotekun was created was to checkmate the surge in kidnapping and crime committed in the forests by criminal elements

Freestainworld:
So my Yoruba brothers can actually act like this, when Nnamdi Kanu talks, they attack him because he is Igbo, but when a Yoruba man talks the same thing, they hail him, what is the difference between what Kanu is talking about the fulanis from what Sunday is talking about them? Hope our eyes are clearing now, attacks and midfielders are welcomed to bash me.

Nnamdi Kanu openly promoted hate speech even against the Yorubas.

Talking about taking her kids with her...children of an Alaafin!

Senseless talk.

Walk away from your marriage and disappear. That's not the problem. The prince and princess belong to a royal lineage.

Unknown Soldiers

Icarus flew too close to the sun

youngsahito:
PLS,IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A GIRL YOU HAD SEX WITH 14TH OF FEBRUARY TO PUT TO BIRTH 7TH OF SEPTEMBER.

Na premature be dat one.

Congratulations �

Edumare punish poverty

Fugue

ladyinred:

Kubwa.

Hi are you there?

We now offer Hennessy to the gods

So how will we know when your old stock is depleted?

Laeroy:
. Happy new month Beautiful people, This lock down will not Knock us down. I do crave your support for my kids and I, I'm a separated mum of two and I can't feed the children anymore, my friends and family have been supportive, but right now we have exhausted all means to feed given the lock down...I do laundry & cleaning services for a living but right now, businesses have been down given the economic crisis.
I need foodstuffs particularly I'm available to collect in Sagamu, isale Oko, Ogun state.. My number is 09065666452
Please save a soul

Sometime last year you were in a position to support your sister in law and her child who moved to your house. You claimed to be wicked and selfish and you wanted her to leave. Today, you are stranded and you need help. See life?

By the way, it seems like you're now separated from your husband. I'm not surprised.

I actually do feel sorry for you. I hope you have changed.

The song didn't fish playing

These people can't help but look stupid while donning these paraphernalia

SkinnyNigga:
they move in hundreds ?? how do they share their loot? it won't be enough. since they are so many

Only God knows. But those boys are almost beyond redemption

The last time I was in my hood with contemporaries I grew up with, I noticed that the men were already leaving from 5pm. Seemed strange to me until I heard about how things have changed. The younger generation (age 23 downwards) have taken over the streets and carry guns and cutlasses. They move in hundreds and nobody can stop them when they raid. No one is spared and anyone who challenges them may not live to tell the story. If you live around Agege towards Iju/Obawole you'd understand what saying.

I've taken the test twice.

2015 Academic 7.5
2018 General 8.0

I found the general test much easier than the academic test, which was more technical.

You score the most points in reading and listening.
Expect the lowest score in writing... from my experience.
Work on creating a good impression with your interview during the speaking test. You may get non-verbal cues if you are so lucky.

Generally, comprehension is the key to passing the test. Ironically also, it is so simple and technical at the same time.

On the day of the test, take your time before you enter the hall. Make sure you are not pressed to go to the toilet, and not too cold from sitting for too long in the AC chilling hall. I think it's a way of making people anxious and distracted, so there's no need to hurry. The test won't start until everyone is cleared and seated.

ChildOfDoom:
A popular Nigerian pidgin adage goes: "Pikin wey go get head, na from small dem dey know".

it's been 7 years of waywardness. no sign of me changing my obnoxious lifestyle. I'm even getting worse. it has gotten to a stage that my life and health is being threatened.......

Do you live in Abuja?

johnpablo541:





The terms "fire engine" and "fire truck" are often used interchangeably; however, in some fire departments/fire services they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle



So why ignore the bolded,
in previous statements i said fire trucks you said fire engine, i am showing you they mean the same thing

Good observation.
I'll take you back to my very first observation about the so-called fire engine created by IVM. By size, it doesn't qualify to be one. A fire engine is larger. A layman would call a firefighting vehicle a fire truck, a fire appliance, firefighting vehicle, or fire engine. But firefighter knows what a fire engine looks like. It's specification is different. I have worked with both archaic and modern fire engines, as well as rapid intervention vehicles and even water tenders which you would probably call water tanker.

Its not just about fixing and fitting materials to create something that looks like a good vehicle. A lot of research work with data about terrain, climate, and temperature is considered before creating a fire engine. It is a delicate work and I don't think many African countries have the resources to create standard modern firefighting trucks. I'm not being pessimistic about this. I've seen substandard equipment breakdown and fail, and then they start blaming firefighters.

I wish IVM all the best, but honestly, even the Hilux vehicles we've been using for years still function better than the IVM pickup truck we started using less than 2 yrs ago. True story.

johnpablo541:


You are a very ignorant person,

A fire engine is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. The terms "fire engine" and "fire truck" are often used interchangeably; however, in some fire departments/fire services they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle

however, in some fire departments/fire services they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle

You've proven me right again

johnpablo541:



You are the one that knows nothing about fire trucks or engines. All fire fighting vehicles are referred to as Fire trucks.

A rapid intervention vehicle is a type of fire truck.

I mentioned FIRE ENGINE. You are ignorant and numb to correction. I won't reply your unreasonable argument anymore.

johnpablo541:


oga, that is a mini fire truck. A company in China produces them also. Yes they cannot handle large fires.

It's called Rapid Intervention Vehicle. And it's not the same as a fire engine. The same function of the rapid intervention vehicle is carried out by a water tanker (also known as water tender) that can be used to fight fire (but is not also the same as a fire engine). Don't teach me something you know nothing about.

powerkey:


Why are you yotubas always very envious of other tribes accomplishments?

You people are terrible

It's the other way around my friend.

Nothing to be envious about. After all we're all Nigerians. If only you had fine taste and detest mediocrity.

CSTR2:

There is nothing advanced about a fire fighting truck.
It is not a tank.

IVM has everything an average fire fighting truck needs.

I'll educate you about what I know cos I was trained for this...

In my honest opinion, this is just a glorified water tanker with a pump.

odomanis:



Were you hired to analyse or criticise IVM vehicles or something ? What has your submission got to do with the subject matter ? Have you even been privileged to access and closely examine and test any of IVM vehicles to come to these conclusions ? Or you are just assuming and imagining things ?

Constructive criticism, based on my knowledge and experience of firefighting.

If you have been stoned by angry mob because your fire engine broke down on your way to a scene of fire, or your pump stops working all of a sudden during an emergency, then you'd understand why I think IVM attempting to manufacture firetrucks is still a joke.

It takes experience and a lot of feedback to consider the weight, height, tank capacity, cabin crew capacity, number of tires, even chassis...you can't imagine what goes on and the number of tests and visits made to build just one fire engine that will work effectively on a terrain.