The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 362 officers and 327 special marshals in Imo, for road surveillance during the upcoming yuletide.
Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Anthony Uga said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, on Tuesday.
Uga said that the deployed officers were drawn from the Corps’ five unit commands in the state which include the Mbaise, Orlu, Okigwe, Njaba and Ngor-Okpala unit commands, as well as the command’s headquarters in Owerri.
He added that a tow truck and eight operational vehicles would be deployed for the “special operation “ which will last from Nov. 5, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025.
He thanked the Corps Marshal, Mr Shehu Mohammed and his management team for providing the command with logistics and other forms of support to facilitate operations in the state.
“ We will embark on major public enlightenment campaigns as part of our commitment to enhance road safety and safety position Nigeria as a safety conscious nation in the global community
“ We have also reviewed our public education strategies to include new dynamics such as town hall meetings and loading base advocacy “, he said.
He however expressed worry over the indifference of drivers and passengers to road safety regulations and called on road users to be vigilant, obey traffic rules, and report reckless driving to the toll free lines 112 and 122.
Speaking, the Imo Special Marshal Coordinator, Mrs Happiness Ikechukwu, promised to put hands on deck so as to ensure safer travels, achieve the Corps Marshals’ target and put Nigeria on the world map of road safety.
Also, Permanent Secretary of the Imo Ministry of Transport, Mr Ogunsoya Bimbola, enjoined all stakeholders to work collaboratively with the FRSC for best results.
According to him, the state governor, the Gov. Hope Uzodinma – led government remained committed to effective collaborations for the optimal good of Imo people.
A representative of the Association of Luxurious Bus Owners of Nigeria, Mr Duru Robert, however called on governments at all levels to “ fix Nigerian roads and save more lives “.
