FRSC FLAGS OFF EMBER MONTHS SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN ANAMBRA

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FRSC FLAGS OFF EMBER MONTHS SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN ANAMBRA

The Anambra State Sector of FRSC flags off the 2018 Anambra State Ember Month Awareness Campaign, the enlightenment campaign which took place at the TRACAS Central Park, Unizik junction, Awka, had its theme as “Safe Driving, Save Lives”

The awareness campaign which is aimed at reducing road traffic crashes by 15% and fatality by 30% was well attended by different security operatives in and outside the state, members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, team from the Nigerian Optometric Association, representatives of Standard Organization of Nigeria, SON, FERMA, Red Cross Society and motorists.


Frac Flags off the campaign, the Head of Service, Anambra State, Barr. Harry Udu, said that the program is a very important component of the security architecture of the state, particularly at this period of the year, stating that the state government has approved the installation of more traffic lights to aid movements.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Road Infrastructure, Engr. Marcel Ifejiofor, revealed that palliative work has begun on some parts of the roads in the state to enhance movement.


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In their separate speeches, the Zonal Commanding Officer, FRSC, Benin-Zone, Assistant Corp Marshal Kehinde Adeleye, and the FRSC FLAGS off,  State Sector, Commander Mr. Sunday Ajayi, noted that the last quarter of every year usually records high human and vehicular movement which sometimes, result to road crashes, hence, the need to drive safely and save lives. He urged road users to obey traffic rules and regulations, especially this ember month and beyond.

There was also a lecture by Dr Chidiebere Anowai, a representative of the Nigerian Optometric Association and free medical eye care service.


The reckless attitude of some drivers was portrayed in a drama by members of the NYSC as the frsc flags off of the campaign. Road and vehicle inspection by the Head of Service and other security agencies featured as highlights of the awarenesses campaign.

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