By Nkechi Eze
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has commended personnel participating in the ongoing Eid el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations for their professionalism, dedication and outstanding performance in ensuring safer highways across the country.
According to an official signed statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri, the commendation followed reports submitted by supervisory teams deployed from the National Headquarters to monitor the nationwide special operations.
The Corps Marshal noted that the commitment and gallantry displayed by FRSC operatives have contributed significantly to the successes recorded so far in maintaining traffic order and ensuring safer road travel during the festive period.
While expressing satisfaction with the general conduct and operational efficiency of the personnel, Mohammed urged them to sustain the current momentum and remain focused throughout the duration of the special patrol exercise.
He stated that the positive outcomes recorded during the operation were largely driven by the dedication of FRSC personnel and the cooperation received from members of the motoring public.
The Corps Marshal therefore appealed to motorists and other road users to continue supporting the Corps by complying with traffic regulations and adhering strictly to road safety advisories issued during the Eid el-Kabir celebrations.
Reviewing the progress of the operations nationwide, Mohammed expressed confidence in the ability of personnel to consolidate on the gains already achieved. However, he raised concerns over the continued involvement of some motorists in dangerous traffic violations capable of undermining road safety efforts.
He specifically warned against speeding, dangerous overtaking, overloading, the use of mobile phones while driving and other traffic infractions, stressing that such violations remain major causes of road traffic crashes across the country.
The Corps Marshal urged road users to remain patient, disciplined and law-abiding while using the highways, emphasizing that road safety is a collective responsibility.
He further reminded motorists that the consequences of negligence on the road can be severe, noting that highways do not forgive mistakes.
Mohammed reassured Nigerians of the Corps’ commitment to ensuring a safe and hitch-free post-Eid el-Kabir travel experience through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment campaigns, effective traffic management and prompt rescue services on major highways nationwide.
