Acting Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, yesterday charged commanding officers to ensure staff under their purview maintain political neutrality as well as avoid any form of participation in political rallies and campaigns and also avoid piloting political convoys.
In a statement Bisi Kazeem, Corps Public Education Officer, Biu said this was to put their operation in perspective as activities for the 2023 general elections gathered momentum.
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Biu gave the directive in reference to the FRSC (Establishment) Act which stipulates the status of the Corps as a public service agency that does not have any political affiliation.
He said the FRSC was solely established to provide essential services to all citizens, irrespective of their political interests or representation.
He also directed the commanding officers to be sensitive to the plight of road users and prepare to tackle any traceable traffic gridlock that could arise as a result of the political activities.
He added that they should ensure adequate deployment of personnel for ease of movement in form of traffic controls and traffic calming. (NAN)
