Lagos State Government Present Two Operational Vehicles To FRSC Lagos

In avowed determination to boost safe motoring in Lagos, the State Government has presented two new patrol vehicles to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance its operational activities.
The vehicles donated through the State Sepcurity Trust Fund (LSSTF), were recently handed over to the representative of the Sector Commander FRSC Lagos Sector Command Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja.

Presenting the vehicles on behalf of Mr Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the Honorable Commissioner Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental relations, Engr Tayo Bamgbose-Martins and representative of Board of the fund, its Administrative Director, Mr Degbola Lewis.

Engr Tayo Bamgbose-Martins stated that the vehicles were part of the promise made to the Command during Mr Governor assessment visit of the level of damage to operational equipments of Security agencies in the state after the EndSars protest. He added that the provision of additional vehicles would assist FRSC in saving the lives of the motoring public and increase its visibility in the state at all times.

He also noted that the Government appreciated the strides of the Corps in traffic control and enforcement in the state adding that the feedback it has been getting from Lagosians on the assistance of the Corps has been very positive.

He thanked the donors for supporting the funds.
Receiving the vehicles branded in FRSC colour, the Deputy Corps Commander Operations Cyril Mathew appreciated the Lagos State Government for the donations and assured judicious use of the vehicles in tackling traffic gridlock.

According to him, the handing over of the vehicles would serve as challenge to the FRSC to ensure that lives and property of people in the State are protected at all times and by extension Nigerians. Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations Dr Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen while DCC Tajudeen Mafe accompanied DCC Operations at the handing over ceremony.

E-signed by: Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi FRSC Public Education Officer

Dated: 12th August, 2021