The Special Marshals in Awka units, an arm of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Anambra State have enlightened the drivers of Star Sunny Motors and road users on the essence of adhering to road signs while using the roads.
The sensitization and enlightenment campaign took place at the Star Sunny Part at Aroma, Awka.
Addressing the drivers and other road users who participated in the programme, the Assistant Route Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State, Mr. Charles Iyiegbuniwe explained that the essence of the enlightenment campaign was to make road users to be familiar with road signs and warnings in order to prevent crashes on the roads.
Mr. Iyiegbuniwe urged motorists to always display good road attitude and other safety measures any time they are on the road to forestall accident and make the road safe for all.
Earlier, a member of the team and immediate past Director of the News and Current Affairs Department of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, Mr. Gab Okpalaeze taught the drivers and other road users who took part in the exercise the meaning of road signs and warnings, including situations where they are applicable, while some of them who interpreted the meaning of road signs displayed during the programme were rewarded with cash.
On his part, another member of the team, Mr. Ikem Asika also sensitised the participants on the need to be road safety conscious and reminded them of the penalties stipulated by law for road safety defaulters
In a vote of thanks, the Manager of the transport company, Mr. Gideon Oguike who described the exercise as very educative and interactive noted that they have learnt more about road signs and commended the Special Marshals for the humanitarian service they render to them, assuring that they will put all they learnt into practice.
Some of the Special Marshals, including the Director of News and Current Affairs Department of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, Mrs. Judy-Jeff Nwabueze were seen controlling traffic at Aroma junction to ensure free vehicular movements.
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