Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safety of lives and property along highways corridors in Kogi state.
The state Sector Commander of the corps Kumar Tsukwam made the pledge while receiving Suberu John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Ahmed Ododo, on road safety matters on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital.
Tsukwam said that saving lives along corridors of the nation roads was the primary role and responsibility of the corps, adding that the corps would not comprise the well-being of citizens and all road users.
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He described the visit of the governor’s aide as worthwhile and timely considering the importance of synergy in ensuring the safety of motorists and commuters.
”We do appreciate this visit to the command, as it will go a long way in encouraging and strengthening us in performing our duty.
”Since my assumption as sector commander in Kogi, my focus has been on ensuring a safe motoring environment in collaboration with the state government.
”We are seeing the results considering the drastic reduction in road crashes on our roads in kogi,” he said.
Earlier, John commended the corps for its humanitarian service; especially in the areas of prompt rescue services on the highways and ensuring that lives were not lost through unnecessary road crashes.
He pledged his readiness to work harmoniously with the command to enlighten the public on the need for safe driving on the roads.
This he said was in line with the UN decades of action 2030 to reduce RTCs and injury by 50 per cent.
He also pledged his support to the command especially in the area of training and enlightenment of staff.
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