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Dear Ikechukwu777:

On the part of Number Plates, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) introduced an Enterprise System called National Vehicle Identification System (NVIS) which is a unified system designed to automate the processes involved in the Number Plate Production and Vehicle Registration. NVIS is open to members of the public who are Vehicle Owners as well as representatives of States, Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This link is a list of approved centres where you can get your authentic Vehicle Number Plates: http://www.nvisng.org/approveCentre.html (Kindly highlight the link and paste to a new tab)

The number plates have their unique security features that assists Security Agencies during various degrees of crime investigation. Those features are not for public knowledge.

In conclusion, the payment made for a Number Plate of a vehicle DOES NOT go into the pocket or bank account of Osita Chidoka but it is remitted to the Joint Tax Board of State Governments.

Dear Ikechukwu777:

The new Driver's License is far much more better because of the security features therein. These features include:

1) A person's Facial and Biometric fingerprints which are digitally captured thus making it impossible for impersonation or owning multiple identities in the platform. Ever asked yourself why the Banking Industry requested for it as a means of identification when you were processing your BVN?

2) Biodata details in a Driver's License can be linked to the National Identity Card (the one being issued by National Identity Management Commission - NIMC). Furthermore, the Driver's License Data is centralized (rather than on the License which can be easily compromised) and the personal biodata therein be shared with other Security Agencies like the Police, DSS, and EFCC.

3) The history of a driver's Traffic Violation Records are also linked to the License, hence, once the driver reaches a certain number of violation points, the license is confiscated and he/she must pass through a rigorous re-evaluation process before it is released or re-issued.

4) Officially, the cost for a Driver License is N6,350. If you have never had one, you must be certified by a Driving School (as proof of your road worthiness) before you can be found eligible to apply for one.

5) To further disappoint you, it is not just Italy that recognizes the Nigerian Driver's License in Europe. Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Austria and Sweden also recognizes and accepts the Nigerian Drivers License. In the USA, the States of Maryland, Washington DC and California accept it as a legal identification for drivers.

6) You can apply online for your Driver's License at: https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/

Greetings to you all.

I would like to educate you summarily about the achievements of Chief Osita Chidoka.

In 2007, he was appointed as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps. His leadership of the FRSC led to the transformation of the Corps to a functional Lead Agency in Road Traffic Administration and Safety Management in the country driven by information and communication technology. This transformation had as its visible impact:
• A 15% reduction in fatalities from 2007 to 2009 and 28% in 2010;
• Increase in Fines' Generation from N524,757,951.24 in 2006 to N1.4 Billion in 2010;
• Creation of a reliable Offenders’ Register and data base of drivers and vehicles in the country, leading to ECOWAS adoption of the Nigerian model in the planned Regional Vehicle Administration Information System (RVAIS) by the West African countries and production of Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) 2012-2016.
• Under his leadership, the Federal Road Safety Corps won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in December 2008;
• Moreover, FRSC’s compliance with global best practices led to the certification of the Corps by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) which conferred the Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001:2008 Certification) on the Corps on 15 April 2013.

It is also worthy to note that whilst he was the Corps Marshal, he also bagged notable awards such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Merit Award on 27 November 2010, and the Institute of Logistics Management of Nigeria Fellowship Award in July, 2011. Some of the illustrious awards conferred to Chief Osita Chidoka include:
• The National Productivity Order of Merit Award of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity in October, 2010.
• The Distinguished Alumnus Award for good governance and model on Road Safety by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 12 November, 2011.
• The Sun and Hallmark Newspapers Public Servant of the year 2012 Awards (Under him, FRSC won Leadership Newspapers Government Agency of the year 2012 award)

In recognition of his expertise, he was appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan to head the Transportation Sub Committee of the Presidential Committee on Nigeria’s Centenary. The feat accomplished led to his appointment as the Chairman of the Transport Committee for the World Economic Forum held in May, 2014 in Nigeria.

Furthermore, because of his patriotic disposition to his fatherland, he was conferred with Nigeria’s National Honour of Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR by former President Goodluck Jonathan on 14 November, 2011. Also, the people of Obosi recognized Chief Osita Chidoka’s enormous contributions to national and community development and thus invested him with the traditional title of Ike Obosi (Strength of Obosi). He was also made a member of Ndi-Ichie, the highest decision making body of Obosi Traditional Council of Anambra State in May, 2009.

On 23 July 2014, Chidoka was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation by the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. During his tenure, he strived to improve the safety standards of Nigeria’s aviation industry to be able to compete actively with global best standards. Furthermore, he initiated the process of acquiring the global certification of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Chief Osita Chidoka has proven (and will continue to prove) that he is indeed a worthy son of Igboland and Nigeria. I believe that his decision to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Anambra State is one that should be welcomed with cheers because he will:
• Reduce the cost of being “Onye Anambra”
• Restore Igbo voice in Nigeria
• Make Anambra State a self – sufficient territory
• Build a modern Community – Based – Transparent Government
• Represent the true wishes of Anambra people

Be a good citizen by putting a halt to all these false accusations of fraud you are labeling against his personality, please. It is a noble thing worth doing for him.

Thank you.

The FRSC National Headquarters is located at #3 Maputo Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.

You can also call toll free on 122 to make further inquiries about your so called "doubtable achievements" of the Corps.

Greetings.
If it is possible for you to make out time to go to the Headquarters of FRSC, all the legacies are there (transparently) for you to see for yourself. Better still, I suggest you visit the link below and read through all the articles therein for your much needed enlightenment.

http://frsc.gov.ng/publications

Thank you and please learn!

Greetings to you Mr. Akainzo.

I would like to educate you summarily about the achievements of Chief Osita Chidoka.

In 2007, he was appointed as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps. His leadership of the FRSC led to the transformation of the Corps to a functional Lead Agency in Road Traffic Administration and Safety Management in the country driven by information and communication technology. This transformation had as its visible impact:

• A 15% reduction in fatalities from 2007 to 2009 and 28% in 2010;
• Increase in Fines' Generation from N524,757,951.24 in 2006 to N1.4 Billion in 2010;
• Creation of a reliable Offenders’ Register and data base of drivers and vehicles in the country, leading to ECOWAS adoption of the Nigerian model in the planned Regional Vehicle Administration Information System (RVAIS) by the West African countries and production of Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) 2012-2016.
• Under his leadership, the Federal Road Safety Corps won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in December 2008;
• Moreover, FRSC’s compliance with global best practices led to the certification of the Corps by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) which conferred the Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001:2008 Certification) on the Corps on 15 April 2013.


It is also worthy to note that whilst he was the Corps Marshal, he also bagged notable awards such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Merit Award on 27 November 2010, and the Institute of Logistics Management of Nigeria Fellowship Award in July, 2011.

Some of the illustrious awards conferred to Chief Osita Chidoka include:
• The National Productivity Order of Merit Award of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity in October, 2010.
• The Distinguished Alumnus Award for good governance and model on Road Safety by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 12 November, 2011.
• The Sun and Hallmark Newspapers Public Servant of the year 2012 Awards (Under him, FRSC won Leadership Newspapers Government Agency of the year 2012 award)

In recognition of his expertise, he was appointed by Mr. President to head the Transportation Sub Committee of the Presidential Committee on Nigeria’s Centenary. The feat accomplished led to his appointment as the Chairman of the Transport Committee for the World Economic Forum held in May, 2014 in Nigeria.

Furthermore, because of his patriotic disposition to his fatherland, he was conferred with Nigeria’s National Honour of Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR on 14th November, 2011.

In conclusion, the people of Obosi recognized Chief Osita Chidoka’s enormous contributions to national and community development and thus invested him with the traditional title of Ike Obosi (Strength of Obosi). He was also made a member of Ndi-Ichie, the highest decision making body of Obosi Traditional Council of Anambra State in May, 2009.

Mr. Akainzo, as a result of your educating needs, I also recommend you read an attached article compiled by my friend "kennybrown55" on the giant achievements reached by Chief Osita Chidoka during his tenure as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of Federal Road Safety Corps. (Kindly find the attached article to this post, please)

Chief Osita Chidoka has proven (and will continue to prove) that he is indeed a worthy son of Igboland and Nigeria. I believe that his expertise will add value to the proceedings of the Nigerian Senate.

Thank you.