The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun
said on Wednesday that it would certify all
vehicles to be used in conveying sensitive election
materials in the state as from Feb. 5.
FRSC’s Sector Commander, Mr Peter Oke, said in
Osogbo that the measure was to avoid any
breakdown or delay in the electioneering process.
Oke said the command would work with the
Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) to ensure that such vehicles were in good
condition.
He said that the drivers of the vehicles would
also be certified to have genuine drivers’ licences.
“The exercise will commence from Feb. 5
nationwide, to ascertain the condition of the
vehicles to be used for the exercise.
“We will ensure drivers are well-trained and
retrained and are with genuine licences. We will
also ensure that all the vehicles are in good
condition,†he said.
According to him, the command is working with
other sister agencies, to ensure that the elections
are conducted peacefully in the state.
“The certified vehicles will be given stickers,
which will be pasted on the windscreen together
with other means of identification.â€
Oke noted that the command would also
collaborate with the National Union of Road
Transport Workers (NURTW), to ensure smooth
transportation of election materials.
The sector commander said that ambulances
would also be stationed at strategic locations
during and after the exercise, with FRSC officials
on patrol throughout the state.
Oke, however, urged relevant stakeholders to
support the command in ensuring peaceful and
hitch-free elections.
source: thenationonlineng.net/frsc-certify-vehicles-election-duties-february-5/
