FRSC begins 2022 Ember months campaign, tasks motorists on traffic regulations

By Our Correspondent

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists plying major highways in the country to always adhere strictly to safety precautions especially during the yuletide season.

The Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge made this known at the flag off ceremony yesterday at the 2022/2023 Ember Months Campaign held in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the State

Mr Sikiru Alonge noted that the flaging off of Ember Months Campaign tagged: Avoid Speeding, Overloading, Unsafe tyres to arrive Alive is aimed at sensitising road users on the implications of going for semi-used tyres and other important vehicle's spear parts.

"The essence of this year 2022/2023 Ember Months Campaign is centered on how we can save our lives from road crash.

"It is now abomination for any motorists toying highways to put their vehicles in good condition such as original tyres, avoid overspending, overloading.

Mr Sikiru Alonge while crediting the improvement in ensuring that all motorcycles in Odigbo Local Government Area are fully registered by the relevant agency, charged other motorcyclist to do so in order to avoid being sanction.

"On the issue of unregistered motorcycles,there is an improvement on that now compared to those days. It's advise to others left behind to do so on time to avoid penalty. He warned

Alonge however charged motorists plying major highways in the country to avoid speeding, overloading and using unsafe tyres while embarking on a journey in order to safe both passengers and drivers from untimely death.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Ore Zonal Commander of Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps, Pastor Emmanuel Ogundana  tasked motorists to also abstain from taking alcohol, hard drugs and to avoid hasting while driving. 

He however urged the government to provide necessary assistance in making spearpart more affordable for motorists. 

The epoch making event was graced by important dignitaries among which are; the Oworofun of Lapahun, Oba Solomon Adejayan, Members of  drivers unions, ODIRS officials, Local Government representatives, members of National Youth Service Corps, among others.