Federal Government Commissioned 283 Vehicles For FRSC Operations :
The Federal Government has commissioned two hundred and eighty three (283) vehicles in Abuja to further boost the operational success of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and as in line with the government desire to ensure safety and security of the citizens. While commissioning the vehicles, President Muhammadu Buhari said that the vehicles will increase the capability of the corps and as well enhance its capacity to face the challenges of enforcing traffic rules and regulations on the nation’s highways. According to him, “it is our hope that these fleet of vehicles will give impetus to the ongoing global campaign for road safety under the auspices of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.” He assured the management and staff of the FRSC that the Federal Government will continue to render the necessary support for the success of its campaigns for safety on the nation’s roads for the enhancement of the economic activities and tourist potentials of the people. “I urge all Nigerians to support the FRSC and other law enforcement agencies in their efforts to ensure safety and security of the people. To this end, I call on the motorists to always check their tyres, wear the seatbelt and avoid distractions in the case of mobile phone while driving”, he said. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi assured President Muhammadu Buhari that the vehicles being commissioned will be judiciously utilized and regularly maintained to enhance service delivery to the motoring public.
