13th December, 2010
In its efforts to forestall and where possible reduce the rate of road mishaps especially as activities peak towards Christmas and the new year, the Federal Road Safety Corps has taken its campaign to Obalende, barely a week after a similar campaign was held at CMS bus stop.
The Unit Commander of FRSC, Lagos Island, Mr. Segun Ogungbemide, in collaboration with Arrive Alive AARI, NURTW, RTEAN and city bus operators, were recently at Obalende bus stop to preach the message of restraint, telling drivers and transporters that it is possible to make the yuletide accident-free if they could abide by the rules and regulations that cause accidents on the road.
The event was held under the flyover at Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos, southwest Nigeria.
Mr. Austin Aru Oko, branch Secretary, Obalende represented the NURTW; Mr. Obaditan Lateef was the KAI representative; Mr. S.B Taiwo was there on behalf of the V.I.O; Mr. Zarima Chidama, NOA; Mr. Stephen Omoiho, RTEAN and SP. Clement Ajibo for the Nigeria Police.
Ogungbemide said to avoid road accidents and save lives, drivers should not drink and drive, especially the local gin popularly called ogogoro, they should not use worn out tyres or receive phone calls or phone on the wheels. “Be patient with other road users and don’t over speed and overload your vehicles,” he cautioned.
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