Personnel
By Isaiah Eka
Uyo, June 14, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom, says it has deployed 670 personnel to enhance road safety across the state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Sector Commander, Mr Lasisi Ogundele, disclosed this in Uyo on Friday while speaking to newsmen on the agency’s preparation for the Islamic celebration.
Ogundele said that out of the 670 personnel, 408 would be regular marshals while 226 would be special corp marshals.
He said that the command had made adequate preparations for both personnel and equipment in order to cope with the increase in traffic during the period.
The sector commander cautioned against overloading, speeding and other anti road safety activities during the celebration.
“Road users should strictly obey traffic rules, mobile courts shall be stationed at strategic locations, and offenders shall face immediate trial.
“It has become our practice to acquaint the public with our level of preparedness for festivities just like the Eid-el-kabir.
“Reflective jackets, traffic cones, tyre pressure gauges, extricating machines and digital breathalyzers are part of the tools set aside for the special operations.
“There are also a total of 23 help areas mobilised to ensure prompt removal of obstructions and to rescue operations during the period,” he said.
Ogundele urged drivers to exude courtesy, civility and consideration while dealing with other road users.
He said that with the corps’ level of preparation in terms of personnel deployment and logistics, the command was confident of a successful celebration in the state.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo and Azubuike Okeh
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