With the successful completion of the 2021 Ramadan fast by Muslims across the world, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri to mark the event, stressing the need to sustain the spirit of love, kindness and unity demonstrated in the holy month beyond the celebration.
The Corps Marshal, in his Sallah message, commended the Muslim faithful for adhering strictly to the Islamic injunctions by denying themselves of food and drinks during the holy month, urging all to imbibe the spirit continuously.
According to a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Corps Marshal expressed satisfaction with the arrangement already put in place by the FRSC to make the traffic movement across the country safe and free during the Sallah celebration.
He stressed the health implications of unrestricted gathering at the period when COVID-19 is ravaging the world and the fear of its spread to the country is real.
Oyeyemi called on members of the public and motorists in particular, to adhere strictly to the protocols on COVID-19 as provided for by the Presidential Task Force, in order to make the celebration free, safe and secured for all.
While assuring members of the public on the high level of preparedness by the FRSC to ensure safer road environments for all road travellers during the celebration, the Corps Marshal called on them to cooperate with the personnel of the FRSC and other law enforcement agencies, as well as volunteers that would be out to assist in ensuring effective traffic management.
He further urged members of the public to always tune to the FRSC NationalTraffic Radio, 107.1 FM, to get updates on traffic status and conditions of the road across the country..
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Corps Marshal has enjoined members of the public to support the safer road campaigns of the Corps by reporting any cases of road mishaps or other emergencies to the FRSC call centre through the toll free line: 122 or directly to the studios of the National Traffic Radio on 08052998090 or 09067000015, for prompt response by rescue teams,” he stated.
