The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on Saturday, said it has intensified safety campaigns in Ebonyi through churches and other religious outlets.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Ebonyi, Anthony Ogbodo disclosed this in an interview on conclusion of activities marking the Service Compact with All Nigerians, SERVICOM, week in the state.
Ogbodo said that the practice has been consistent since he assumed office in the state as churches have proven to be veritable avenues to propagate societal–beneficial messages.
“The biggest challenge we have in Ebonyi is the reluctance of motorcycle and tricycle riders to wear crash helmets.
”We are using the churches among other channels to enlighten them as they do not know that crash helmets are for their safety.
“Tricycle and motorcycles are the predominant means of transportation in the state and need for crash helmets becomes very pertinent,” he said.
The FRSC sector commander noted that the relationship between the corps and road users have improved tremendously over the years.
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“Apart from regular patrols, rescue during crashes, conveyance of the injured and dead to relevant health facilities among other empathious duties are services the corps render to road users.
“Road safety is everybody’s business as those who still complain about, the corps’ services should endeavor to make their vehicles road worthy.
“The FRSC is a service- oriented organization which strives to enhance its performance at all times” he said.
He noted that the corps always ensure the security of its personnel while discharging their duties on the road.
“We advise our personnel to always be vigilant on the roads and retreat whenever the condition becomes unfavorable.
“Insecurity is a general issue in the country and calls for vigilance from all.
“We will, however, not withdraw our personnel from discharging their civic duties as other security agencies are still on the roads.” he said.
Ogbodo noted that the command held engagement with stakeholders, public enlightenment, media outreaches among other activities to mark the SERVICOM week.
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