Corrupt practices among FCT Security Personnel contributes to high traffic offences- Traditional Leader

By our Reporter

The Hakimi of Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, Chief Abubakar Bello, has called on government to consistently consider and include infrastructure that will protect the rights of various categories of road users.

Chief Abubakar Bello who made this appeal during a Stakeholders Town Hall meeting in Abuja, organized by the FCT Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC on accident-free “Ember Months.

The Hakimi of Dutse, who attributed one-way driving and the reckless behavior of commercial drivers along Dutse-Bwari Road to alleged corrupt practices among traffic control personnel, urged the government to prioritize the needs of rural dwellers by enhancing road safety during the Ember Months.

The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer for the FCT and Niger State, Hafiz Mohammed, stated that the Corps would continue to engage religious and traditional institutions, as well as other critical stakeholders, in town hall meetings to promote road safety awareness and educate commuters on their rights.

The Zonal Commanding Officer who commended the FRSC Corps Marshal’s initiative in holding town hall meetings with stakeholders stated that around thirty thousand officers and Corps members had undergone various training sessions on effective traffic management.

The FCT Coordinator of Special Marshals, Mr. Sani Adisa, said that members have resolved not to relent in their contributions towards achieving zero fatalities during the end-of-year special operations.

Mr. Adisa further appealed to road users, especially commercial drivers, to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices and contributions of Special Marshals in complementing the FRSC’s efforts to ensure road safety.

Mr. Abdul Bakare, speaking on behalf of other transport unions, appealed to the FRSC to find a lasting solution to the indiscriminate parking of articulated vehicles along major corridors, particularly the Zuba-Giri-Gwagwalada highway, to improve traffic management in the territory.

Earlier, in his opening remarks, the FCT FRSC Sector Commander, Muta’a Chorie, urged commuters to join the campaign against reckless driving, highlighting the importance of transport union leaders educating their members on the dangers of alcohol consumption, overspeeding, overloading, and other hazardous driving behaviors.

He assured that the Corps would remain committed to providing safer roads for economic activities in the territory.

The theme for the town hall meeting was Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving, Crashes Kill More Passengers.

Other security and paramilitary organizations present at the meeting pledged to support initiatives aimed at reducing road accident rates across the six area councils of the territory.