FRSC Enlightens Drivers On Safety

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Rivers State command last Wednesday carried out a post Easter enlightenment campaign on safety at the Rivers Transport Company (RTC) Base Park, Port Harcourt.

Speaking at the occasion, the Rivers State Sector Commander, Mrs Mary Wakawa enjoined all road users to be safety conscious while on the road, observe road signs and obey traffic rules and regulations at all times.

Mrs Wakawa said RTC base park in Port Harcourt was chosen as records had shown that the outfit is one of the best organised transport companies in the country.

According to her, Rivers Transport Company is safety conscious and well organised as far as transport is concern, adding that their quality services had endeared them to customers’ high patronage in all parts of the country.

She enjoined the drivers to regard safety as their watchword and further advised them to maintain their safety consciousness, because the lives of their passengers are precious and lies on them during the journey.

Mrs Wakawa, who was represented by the Head of Operations, Anthony Okorie thanked the management of RTC for their foresight and managerial abilities, and reiterated that they should always enlighten  the drivers to maintain the culture of safety, as they have been rated high among other transport companies in the country.

Also speaking, the chairman of the occasion, Pastor Tony Ochonogor of Foundation Faith Church lauded officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Rivers State Command for their safety rally at parks and charged all drivers and passengers to ensure that they fasten their seatbelts always to stay alive in case of any road accident.

Pastor Ochonogor who harped on the benefits of seatbelt enjoined the drivers to put into practice what they have learnt.

Earlier, the Executive Director, Rivers Transport Company, Pastor Eyo Bassey who gave a brief history of the company said it had a strong management team that considered monitoring of their vehicles and drivers re-training as very important aspect of their operation.

Pastor Bassey said they regarded FRSC as a reliable partner in transportation business, adding that their untiring efforts in enlightening the public and road users are very commendable.

“Their effort to sensitise our parks to ensure no alcoholic drinks are sold in our parks is also of great importance to use”, adding that “despite the flurry of activities experienced on our roads and highways, they have tenaciously sticked to a  cordial relationship with motorists, park operators and all those involved in transport business”.

He thanked FRSC for chosing the park to launch the campaign and prayed that the services rendered will rid the roads of accident and mishaps.

Highlights of the day was a lecture session on NDLEA – drug and drink driving by Anthony Osayande of Freezone Plant Fabrication Int’l Ltd, FLT, Onne and Seatbelt Violation by S.O. Ordu, Head of Training FRSC, Rivers Command with presentation of First Aid Boxes to the drivers.

Collins Barasimeye