Easter: Obey Traffic Rules – FRSC Urges Nigerians

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged Nigerians to obey traffic rules and regulations as Easter celebrations draw close.

Naijaonpoint reports that the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, made the call on Friday in his Easter message.

Mohammed, who noted that Easter holiday comes with heightened human and vehicular traffic, warned motorists against violating traffic rules and regulations.

The Corps Marshal stressed the need for strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations during the celebration, saying unnecessary violation of traffic rules could lead to undesired consequences.

He disclosed that towards ensuring free and safe motoring environment for all road travelers during the Easter celebration, the FRSC National Headquarters has deployed sufficient personnel and logistics to cover all the major corridors and identified black spots across the country in a special operations aimed at creating safer and freer road environment during the period and beyond.

“Easter is a period of sober reflection and the lessons learned should teach us to be more careful and considerate to one another in the use of the road.

“As part of the special operations during major festivities, our personnel who were deployed to the various locations have been charged to manage the traffic most effectively to avoid hold-ups, obstruction and congestion which could cause delays to road travelers.

“Everyone must, therefore, cooperate with the law enforcement agencies and the volunteers mobilized for the exercise to ensure the success of the special operations,” he said.

While wishing everyone a happy Easter celebration, Mohammed commended the personnel of the FRSC and other security agencies involved in the special operations for the sacrifices they make, appealing for sustained collaboration beyond the festivity.

He, however, urged them to always observe their personal safety in all circumstances.