By Isaiah Eka
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Akwa Ibom, says it has commenced free safety checks for all categories of vehicles in the state.
The Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, told newsmen in Uyo on Monday that the safety checks would continue untill Nov. 20.
Ajatta said that the safety checks was the operational window adopted by the corps to relate with the motoring public, and to demonstrate its commitment to road safety.
He said that the exercise was part of FRSC’s proactive steps to reducing road traffic crashes in the state, especially during the ‘Ember’ Months.
The FRSC official urged motorists and vehicle owners in the state to take advantage of the opportunity to ascertain the road worthiness level of their vehicles.
“In the interest of public safety, let’s strive consciously to safeguard our lives, let’s use this opportunity to carry out safety checks on our vehicles.
“As road users, we should be active observers. We should be cautious. We should promptly report any road incident or emergencies to the FRSC Toll-free line –122,” he said. NAN
