......Uko Harps on Technology, Community Safety, and Shared Responsibility
The newly posted Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Itori Unit Command, Chief Route Commander (CRC) U.O. Uko, has called for stronger collaboration between the Corps and the Ewekoro Local Government Council to enhance road safety and traffic management across the area.
Uko made the call during a familiarization visit to the management of Ewekoro Local Government, at the council secretariat in Itori, where he was warmly received by the Vice Chairman, Alhaja Abisola Nurat Aliyu, who represented the Executive Chairman, Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa.
In his remarks, the Unit Commander expressed appreciation to the local government for its continuous support and for providing a conducive environment that has enabled the FRSC to carry out its duties effectively. He commended the council for its commitment to safety and community development, describing the hospitality extended to the FRSC as remarkable.
CRC Uko said the FRSC under the leadership of the Corps Marshal has entered a new phase driven by technological innovation in road management and traffic control. He highlighted the introduction of the FRSC Mobile App, which he described as a user-friendly tool designed to improve compliance and safety awareness among motorists.
According to him, the mobile application enables users to check the validity of their driver’s licenses, verify vehicle plate numbers, monitor crash-prone areas, and receive alerts when driving above speed limits. He also noted that Nigerians can now conveniently apply for new driver’s licenses online, through the FRSC website.
“The FRSC is evolving beyond manual operations. We are adopting technology to save lives and make our work more efficient,” Uko said. “Keeping our roads safe is everyone’s responsibility. If the citizens play their part well, we will also continue to play ours.”
The commander also appealed to the local government for logistical support, especially through the provision of an additional patrol van or motorcycle to help officers respond swiftly to gridlocks, particularly around Papalanto axis, which has become a recurring traffic hotspot in the council area.
As part of the Corps’ renewed community engagement, CRC Uko unveiled a forthcoming road safety education campaign titled “Who Will Pay My School Fee?” — a sensitization initiative aimed at primary school pupils. The program, he explained, will teach children about the dangers of road crashes and encourage them to remind their parents to drive safely.
“With the message, ‘Daddy and Mummy, obey traffic rules and regulations so that if road crashes happen, who will pay our school fee?’, we hope to instill a lifelong sense of safety and responsibility in the younger generation,” Uko said. He also sought the council’s sponsorship for the program across all primary schools in the area and suggested that the Chairman and Vice Chairman serve as patrons and matrons of the initiative.
Responding, Vice Chairman Alhaja Abisola Nurat Aliyu commended the Unit Commander for his proactive leadership and innovative vision for road safety. She assured that the local government would consider the Corps’ requests within available resources, emphasizing that the Chairman, Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa, remains committed to supporting safety-oriented programs in the council.
Alhaja Abisola, who is also a Special Marshal of the FRSC Itori Unit Command, urged the new leadership of the Corps to sensitize officers on courteous conduct, noting that there have been complaints from motorists regarding the attitude of some personnel on the highways.
“The FRSC has a noble mission, and discipline among officers is key to sustaining public trust,” she remarked.
The visit concluded with renewed assurances of cooperation between the FRSC and Ewekoro Local Government toward maintaining safer roads and promoting a culture of responsible driving among residents.
On the entourage of the newly posted Unit commander, Itori Command, CRC U.O. Uko were: SRD D.A.Adeoye , RC E. Ebule , RC A.I. Momoh and DRC V. Biyi.
While the Local Government officials at the event included: Ag.Head of Local Government Administration, Sanitarian Ige Samuel, Director Of General Services and Administration, Mr. Anigboro Daniel 'Wole, Director Of Finance and Supplies, Alhaja Taiwo Basirat, Director Of Education, Information and Sports, Mr. Olopade Sakiru, Director Of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Ogunmuyiwa Kayode as well as Administrative Officer and Information crew.
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