Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called for stronger collaboration among governments and road safety stakeholders to reduce road crashes and protect lives across Nigeria, as he donated 10 electric patrol motorcycles to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Governor Ododo presented the motorcycles to the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, at the Government House in Lokoja shortly after he was invested as the Grand Patron of the Special Marshals of the Corps.
Speaking during the presentation, the governor noted that Kogi’s strategic position as the gateway between Northern and Southern Nigeria places significant pressure on its road network, making efficient traffic management and road safety measures critical to the nation’s socio-economic development.
He also announced the elevation of the Senior Special Assistant on Road Safety Matters, Yusuf Suberu, to the position of Special Adviser, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to road safety administration in the state.
Governor Ododo assured the FRSC leadership that the requests presented by the Corps would receive favourable consideration from his administration.
Presenting the 10 electric patrol motorcycles, the governor said the donation would enhance the Corps’ operational capacity, improve emergency response, and strengthen highway patrol operations.
“The motorcycles will improve the operational efficiency of the FRSC and support efforts to ensure safer highways for all road users,” the governor said.
He dedicated his investiture as Grand Patron of the FRSC Special Marshals to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the honour as a reflection of the President’s commitment to promoting road safety and safeguarding the lives of Nigerians.
Earlier, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, appealed to the Kogi State Government to revive motor parks across the state to enhance traffic management. He was informed that the initiative is already underway and nearing completion.
Commending the governor’s gesture, Mohammed described the donation of the electric patrol motorcycles as a major boost to the Corps’ operational capacity.
“This intervention will greatly strengthen our road safety operations and improve our ability to respond effectively on highways across the country,” the Corps Marshal said.