As part of measures to curb road traffic crashes (RTC), the
The new centre is charged with the responsibility of attending to all training needs of the
Meanwhile, the new centre at the weekend convoked its first graduates of 50 trainee drivers.
Speaking to journalists on the sideline at the convocation at Obajana, Head of the
Pepple said the trainee drivers were drawn from the existing Motor Boys, and that the training period is six months.
He expressed optimism that the "days of crashes involving Dangote trucks are numbered.
"The trainee drivers' programme is all encompassing. The first 12-week period is theoretical. Then there is three months attachment," he said.
Pepple said the idea for the new
He also announced that the company was engaging another set of qualified drivers with Class G licences, stressing that the company is doing everything possible to rid itself of road crashes.
According to him, the company is collaborating with the
Pepple said it should be recalled that
Some of the efforts by the
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