NEW FRSC COMMANDANT ASSUMES OFFICE IN ABIA, CALLS FOR COMPLIANCE TO SAFETY RULES

REPORTER: LAWRENCE NWOKEDI

The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Abia State Command, Mr. Fredrick Ogidan, has called on motorists to always apply caution while driving on the roads.

Mr. Ogidan made the call in Umuahia shortly after assuming office as the Sector Commander of the corps in the state.

The Sector Commander advised drivers, especially commercial tricycle operators, to avoid excess speed and overloading of passengers and goods in vehicles.

He urged them to always make sure that their vehicles were in good conditions before embarking on any journey, stating that life is very precious.

Mr. Ogidan while commending the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex otti, for the ongoing reconstruction of some major roads in the state, noted that the corps would assist in ensuring free flow of traffic in the areas.

On the installation of speed limiting device on commercial vehicles, the FRSC boss noted that the directive is still in force and advised fleet operators to comply to the directive.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU