Ember months
12 Nov
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, on Tuesday began the 2024 ”Ember” months campaign in the state. The campaign, being done in collaboration with Guinness Nigeria PLC, has as its theme, "Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers than Drivers”. The state Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Kehinde Hamzat,…
4 Nov
The new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos, Kehinde Hamzat, has called for the support of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to drive stakeholder engagement on road safety during the high-traffic "ember months." Hamzat stressed the importance of promoting safe driving practices during this period, traditionally marked by increased…
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The ‘ember’ months—September, October, November, and December—are the last four months of the year, most of which end with ‘-ember’. These months are often shrouded in misconceptions, myths, superstitions, and beliefs that have given them a reputation for being ominous. However, it is important to note that beliefs can shape our perceptions, often leading us…
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