The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), to ensure strict enforcement of road safety laws in the Territory.
The minister, who spoke when he received a delegation from the FRSC, led by the new Zone 7 Area Commander, Assistant Corp Marshal, Jonas Agwu, on a courtesy visit to the FCTA, stressed the need for the corps to massively deploy men and equipment to ensure enforcement of road safety laws on the roads.
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“Enforcement is key. You have to massively deploy men and equipment on a very, very sustained level. Not just one week or two weeks but a sustained level, even if it takes months,” he said.
According to a statement by the minister’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, Bello said particular attention should be placed on the traffic congestion which occurs regularly at the Lugbe along the Airport Road, especially in the evenings where unauthorized trading takes place under the pedestrian bridges.
Malam Bello emphasized that the laws establishing the FRSC were explicit and very strong, and called on the FCT Sector Command of the FRSC to put the laws to good use.
He added that the FCTA would support and partner with the FRSC for the effective use of the Mobile Court system.
Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu commended the Minister for his openness and support for the FRSC, which he said, had contributed to the successes achieved by the Corps in the nation’s capital.
ACM Agwu also urged the FCTA to create more designated bus stops and deployment of more high capacity buses to aid traffic flow in the city.
