FRSC SET TO PARTNER WITH MTN ON PATROL VEHICLE TRACKING

Further to its renewed efforts to reposition the FRSC for improved service delivery, Management of the Federal Road Safety Commission has concluded plans to collaborate with the MTN Communications on e-tracking of patrol vehicles and teams along the nation’s highways for efficient patrol operations.

Making this disclosure during the 2 nd Quarterly meeting of the National Executive Committee of Special Marshals in Abuja, the FRSC Corps Marshal and Chief Executive, Osita Chidoka stated that under the partnership, patrol vehicles will also carry special installations for on-the-spot verification of traffic offenders’ drivers’ licences.

He further reminded the Specials Marshals of their relevance as the largest volunteer workforce in road safety administration, urging them to use their positions in the society to bolster support for the FRSC from the organized private sector.

He added that the FRSC has concluded plans to partner with State Governors for logistic assistance to address road traffic peculiarities associated with the states across the country.

To underscore the FRSC resolve to address critical areas of road traffic administration, the Corps Marshal stated that about 165 patrol vehicles, 12 ambulances and 6 heavy duty tow trucks will be acquired within the next few weeks even as special campaigns will be initiated to educate the Nigerian motoring public on the hazards associated with overloading and non-use of safety helmet by motorcyclists.

Meanwhile, the awareness campaign will culminate in the setting of 1 st January, 2009 as deadline for a nationwide clampdown on motorcycle operators who flout the regulation on the use of safety helmet.