In line with efforts emplaced to ensure free flow of traffic and the safety of life and property of road users, during the 64th Independence Day celebration, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has urged Nigerians to embrace safety ideals, sustain positive driving behaviour, avoid negative ones, as well as adhere to all traffic rules and regulations.
This was contained in a statement made to newsmen in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer
According to the statement, “The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed who made the call also stressed on the necessity of having a crash free celebration. According to him, the Federal Road Safety Corps is aware of how much the country cherishes its independence going by the series of festivities that form part of the celebration, and warmly aligns in totality with the entire citizens in this historic moment.”
He advised motorists to apply all cautionary measures so as to achieve a crash free Independence celebration; and also gave the assurance of full deployment of operational facilities across traffic prone areas and others to ensure a hitch free movement of persons and goods.
According to him, ” To forestall all incidences of mishap on the road, I have directed Commanding Officers across the country to ensure full deployment of personnel and logistics for high visibility and to ensure prompt removal of obstructions and effective traffic management”
While wishing the entire country a peaceful and safe celebration, the Corps Marshal called on the motoring public to utilize the FRSC Toll free numbers 122 and the FRSC Mobile App to put calls through in the event of any crash, obstruction or emergency for prompt response.
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