EMBER MONTHS: FRSC VOWS TO ENSURE SAFER ROADS IN ANAMBRA
REPORTER: OBY ARINZE
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State says it will establish a mobile court, a joint task force, and patrol with other sister agencies to dislodge obstructions in certain spots across the state.
The Sector Commander, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, who stated this during a media briefing, said her plans were to put road safety in the front burner for increased awareness and seamless enforcement for safer roads.
According to the sector commander, her mission is to execute the policy thrust of the new Corps Marshall, which is to rejig operations, reassess and reevaluate them for better performance.
The FRSC boss pointed out that residents of Anambra State would start enjoying the benefits of establishing FRSC, including reduced crashes, and increased compliance with road safety rules and regulations.
The Sector Commander pledged to work with the motorists, road users, and the government of Anambra State in a bid to make sure the roads in the state are safe.
Mrs. Alexander complained that certain roads and places in Awka, the state capital, that needed road signs, noting that attention would be paid to some drivers who take one way and cause obstructions on the way.
She also assured that the command would decongest so many illegal parks and work with unions around such parks, while engaging them in public enlightenment programmes.
The sector commander who blamed most of the crashes on over speeding, failure of brake control and tyre burst, urged the public to obey road signs, traffic rules and regulations.
She assured that they would work with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) to stop the sale of alcohol and other drugs in parks, particularly in the ember months.
On speed limit devices, the sector commander said they would start arresting those who failed not comply.
The Deputy Corps commander, Mr. Jude Nnamani, who accompanied the Sector Commander on the briefing appealed to motorists to cooperate with FRSC, stating the preparedness of the Command to reduce crashes drastically.
EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU
