FRSC Corps Marshal Embraces Collective Engagement in Road Safety efforts – CORSAN
By Paschal Emeka, Abuja
Coalition of Road Safety focused NGOs in Nigeria (CORSAN) has commended and applauded the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed for his open door policy and assurance to work with relevant organizations, including CORSAN in the efforts towards preventing road crashes and Mitigation of road crash carnage in Nigeria roads.
The Coalition, in a press release made available to the press by the Organization’s Director of Media and Publicity, Amb. Fidelis Nnadi and signed by the Chairman Board of Trustees of the organization Prince Julius Ache Ogu.
CORSAN whose members includes the Accident Prevention and Rescue initiative, Road Accident Prevention Network Centre and many registered NGOs commends the Corps Marshal, Mr. Shehu Mohammed for his exemplary leadership of the Corps since he took over the mantle of leadership of the Corps, where his “open door policy” is endearing many stakeholders to join hands in making contributions towards achieving road safety objectives in Nigeria.
The CORSAN, through its leadership, assured the Corps Marshal of their support, commitment, and cooperation towards executing the objectives of road safety in Nigeria, stressing that collaboration and partnerships are the major steps towards achieving positive complimentary actions in road safety administration.
Reacting to the challenges of Road Safety, Prince Julius Ache Ogu, the Chairman Board of Trustees of CORSAN described the Corps Marshal as the new face of Road Safety in Nigeria, applauding him for his open door policy and vision for zero tolerance for corruption in the Corps.
Accordingly, Amb. Nnadi lamented the court judgements against road traffic and safety agencies and advised judges to consider the safety of the lives of road users while passing judgement against these agencies particularly the FRSC and VIOs.
“It is indeed a serious issue against road users when courts ban road traffic and safety agencies in Nigeria from performing their functions on grounds of human rights as against safety of lives, stressing that safety of lives should override the comfort of human rights which the courts always rely upon to deliver their judgements against the agencies, citing the ban on the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services and that of the FRSC.
“These agencies may have their overreach, but their duties and functions should be the priority in considering their rulings which should not demotivate the officers from performing their life saving good efforts in regulating the activities of road safety on Nigeria roads,” Nnadi concluded.
