In a bid to alleviate visitors congestion on the 2 Niger bridges connecting Onitsha, Anambra State and Asaba, Delta State, in the course of the festive season and past, the Federal Street Security Corps has teamed up with the Anambra and Delta State Instructions of the Nigeria Police Power.
A press release on Tuesday, by the Corps Public Training Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Assistant Corps Marshal, Olusegun Ogungbemide, acknowledged that this collaborative effort is aimed toward making certain seamless vehicular motion in the course of the busy yuletide season.
The initiative, borne out of strategic discussions between the Anambra Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, and the Police Commissioners of Anambra and Delta States, CP Nnaghe Itam and CO BS Oluwafemi, respectively, introduces a number of crucial measures to stem the tide of visitors in the course of the festive interval.
The assertion learn, “The partnership was reached following a crucial session by the Sector Commander, Anambra State, Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, and the Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam in addition to his counterpart in Delta State, CO BS Oluwafemi.
“A part of the interventions to be put in place embrace; the elimination of all checkpoints on the Head Bridge from December 18, 2024, to January 10, 2025, the institution of cellular surveillance on the Second Bridge axis, dismantling of all police checkpoints on the Delta facet of the Previous Niger Bridge to facilitate free trafficking movement, in addition to satisfactory deployment of officers for joint visitors management on the 2 bridges in the course of the yuletide season.”
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, lauded the initiative, emphasising its potential to make sure security and easy visitors movement in the course of the festive interval.
He urged motorists to cooperate with visitors administration officers and cling to highway security rules.
The assertion added, “The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has applauded the Sector Commander for the synergy, stating that the collaboration will strengthen the resolve of the Corps in direction of attaining security and ease of motion for all highway customers on the Niger bridges in the course of the festive interval.
PUNCH On-line stories that this proactive partnership underscores a shared dedication to enhancing journey situations, enhancing highway security, and making certain a hassle-free expertise for all commuters on the Niger bridges in the course of the festive season.
