2023: Road Safety Corps Warns Officers Against Piloting Political Convoys

The Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has warned officers and men of the corps from piloting convoys of political parties and their candidates.
Biu charging commanding officers in a statement on Monday in Abuja, directed them to maintain political neutrality, as well as avoid any form of participation in political rallies and campaigns.
The statement signed by Bisi Kazeem, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, said the directive was given in reference to the FRSC (Establishment) Act which stipulates the status of the corps as a public service agency that does not have any political affiliation, but solely established to provide essential services to all citizens, irrespective of their political interests or representation.
“The Commanding Officers were, however, directed to be sensitive to the plight of road users and prepare to tackle any traceable traffic gridlock that could arise as a result of the aforementioned political activities by ensuring adequate deployment of personnel for ease of movement in form of traffic controls and traffic calming.”
He quoted the Acting Corps Marshal of reassuring the public of the “Corps’ readiness and commitment to making the roads safer at all times and admonished them to always abide by established road traffic regulations.”