Association donates furniture to FRSC in Delta

 Association donates furniture to FRSC in Delta

By Clara Egbogota 

Asaba, Nov.20, 2024 (NAN) The Association of Agbor Drivers on Thursday donated office furniture to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta State Command.


Presenting the items, the Association Chairman Mr  Isioma Peters said the gesture was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of the association.


Mr Peters commended FRSC on its efforts to safeguard peoples’ lives and properties and urged the leadership to redouble efforts to ensure safer roads.


He said that FRSC leadership had ensured maximum execution of the organisation’s mandates and said that association deemed it fit to complement their services.


“FRSC’s efforts were benefiting the public in view of persistent cases of road crashes occurring in our society,’’ he said.


Responding, Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Frederick Ogidan, commended the association gesture, assuring that it would surely enhance their activities.


The sector commander lauded the cordial relationship existing between the association and FRSC, as well as reiterated the commitment of the command to ensure accident-free roads.


Ogidan urged road users to abide by road regulations at all times and urged drivers to avoid overloading and speeding, saying, ”they are the main causes of road accidents.” he said. (NAN)(nannews.com.ng)


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