Sultan urges FRSC to intensify enforcement against traffic violations
From Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has urged the Federal Roads Safety Corps to intensify enforcement against traffic violations to help reduce crashes.
He also appealed to road users to avoid drunk driving, over loading, recklessness while on the road, which are the major causes road traffick crashes in the country.
The Sultan made the appeal at his palace in Sokoto when the Zonal Commanding Officer, Sokoto, Assistant Corps Marshal Shoba Akande, paid him a courtesy visit.
“Drunk driving, mixed loading, overloading and reckless driving offences remain prevalent and contribute significantly to road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries on Nigerian highways”, Sultan noted.
While appreciating the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and the entire FRSC for the remarkable achievements recorded thus far in the enforcement of road usage violation, the Sultan admonished them to remain steadfast in their commitment to road safety despite the numerous challenges.
The Sultan expressed concern with the attitude of some recalcitrant drivers who attack and knock down FRSC personnel while carrying out their lawful duties, saying such actions are not only inhumane but also criminal.
He pledged sustained support for the FRSC and every other agency dedicated to the well-being of humanity.
Speaking earlier, the Zonal Commanding Officer said his visit was to pay homage and formally introducing himself to the Sultan as the 24th Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
Akande described the Sultan as a revered traditional ruler, father figure and highly respected leader whose influence transcends Nigeria’s borders, hence his decision to seek his prayers, guidance and support in the discharge of his responsibilities.
During the visit the Zonal Commanding Officer presented an award to the Sultan.
Akande was accompanied on the visit by the Sector Commander, Sokoto, Umar Adamu Argungu; the Zonal Head of Operations, A.Y. Rafi; the Zonal and State Coordinators of Special Marshals, and other principal officers.
