SALLAH CELEBRATION : FRSC Corps Marshal tasks motorists on traffic rules

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Mallam Shehu Mohammed has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast.

In his Sallah message to mark the end of the 2025 Ramadan fast The FRSC Corps Marshal called for the sustenance of the spirit of sacrifice which was exhibited during the holy month for Allah’s intervention in the affairs of the country.

According to Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed, Ramadan fast is one of the pillars of Islamic religion and a period of spiritual rejuvenation which makes it mandatory for Muslims to abstain from food and drinks during the daytime from dusk to dawn throughout the month.

This he said nurtures the spirit of love, sacrifice and good neighborliness which should be sustained beyond the festivity in order to attain greater national cohesion, patriotic spirit and peaceful coexistence among the diverse people of the country.

While advising Nigerians to celebrate with care, the Corps Marshal stressed the need for motorists to display great patience, love and compassion for one another, not only during the Sallah celebration but beyond the festivity.

He restated the commitment of the FRSC to provide safer road environment during the festive period, saying the massive deployment of officers and men across the commands to manage traffic along the major corridors, especially at the identified black spots is geared toward ensuring free and safe movement during the celebration

“I call on all Nigerians to join the campaign to make our roads free and safe not only during the celebration, but beyond it by avoiding speeding, overloading and use of one way

The Corps Marshal further expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the necessary logistics and moral support to inspire sacrifices among the personnel, saying Management will not rest in its oars in reciprocating the gestures through increased productivity and improved service delivery by the Corps.

“As the lead agency for road traffic management and safety administration in the country, the FRSC will continue to improve on its technological innovations for improved traffic management system in the country and everyone must recommit to the campaign to restore sanity to our roads,” the Corps Marshal said.