Written by Nosa Akenzua
The Delta State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Honoriode Agofre, has stressed the importance of profiling of auto mechanics and other allied auto craftsmen across the state.
My lord. Agofure made the remarks at a stakeholder meeting held at his office in Asaba.
The Secretary is represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Eng. Mr. Gabriel Furdu stressed the urgent need to profile artisans in this sector in order to create a database that will help in proper planning and increase internal revenue for the state.
According to him, “There is a need for the government to develop a symbiotic relationship with artisans in the state to create a database that will help in proper planning and budgeting. Also, there is a need for the government to develop a symbiotic relationship with artisans in the state and to detect fake auto mechanics and do the same. It will also help in stopping the sale of fake spare parts to car owners, as well as contributing to increase in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state. ”
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During the meeting, Mr. Agofure was briefed by Chief Ifeanyi Abanum, Chairman of the Asaba Branch Machinists Union, about a series of incidents related to car theft and vandalism. Mr Avanum added that he was excited about the idea of profiling all auto mechanics and related tradespeople.
Lawrence Egogo, an engineering information technology expert and supporter of the plan, reiterated that profiling would be unique and seamless, adding that barcodes and other security features would be embedded to ensure a person’s identity cannot be tampered with. added.
Mr. Eng Egogo said the data collected from the artisans includes their passport photo, name, date of birth, gender, home address, email address, telephone number, next of kin information and location in Delta State (if applicable). It added that it includes.
Stakeholders in attendance were executive committees of auto mechanics, auto electricians, auto upholstery manufacturers, auto spray painters, auto panel beaters, etc. such as Sapele, Ughelli, Warri and UVWIE.
The meeting was also attended by the Special Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Engineering. Austin Odiete. Director of Mechanical Engineering Services. Engineering Kingsley Itimi and other senior management staff.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, urged the State Drug Control Commission SDCC to be more visible in carrying out campaigns against the negative effects of drug abuse among teenagers and young adults in the state. asked to be involved.
Ekedaen made the remarks while receiving the Chairman and members of the State Drug Control Commission (SDCC) at his office in Asaba.
He said the negative effects of drug abuse among youth cannot be overstated and if the menace is not eliminated, every family in the state could be affected by it. He stressed that this also means that Delta State is being portrayed in the news for the wrong reasons.
Ekedaen said: “Your work is important and almost a humanitarian duty when carrying out a campaign. If you can stop someone from becoming addicted to drugs, you can prevent an accident from occurring and help another We have prevented people from going insane, we have repaired broken families, we have repaired deaths caused by drug abuse.”
He pledged a strong working relationship with the Commission.
At the beginning of her remarks, the Chairperson of the Provincial Narcotics Control Board, Pharmacist Helen Ollier, informed the Chairperson that the Commission was established in June 2016.
The organization has operated with the mission of eradicating drug abuse and illicit drug use in the state through public awareness campaigns. Establishing and monitoring drug-free clubs in schools, training teachers and educating students about the dangers of drug abuse/illicit drug use.
Mrs Ollie said statistics showed that Delta State had the highest incidence of illicit drug abuse in the South-South region.
She cited significant reductions in funding, which would prevent the committee from carrying out some important activities, as a challenge for the committee. Unavailability of rehabilitation centers, whether state-run or private facilities.
She called for friendly cooperation with the Ministry to further the Governor’s agenda in the health sector.
The committee’s membership is comprised of members drawn from both federal and state ministries, departments, and agencies.