April 17, (THEWILL) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has won the prestigious Kofi Annan Road Safety Award for best Road Safety Agency in Africa.
The Kofi Annan Road Safety Award is an initiative of the Office of the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety, in collaboration with the Kofi Annan Foundation. The award was established to immortalise the contributions of the late Kofi Annan, the renowned former Secretary-General of the United Nations, particularly in the realm of road safety.
A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the FRSC was presented with the award at the 3rd edition of the Kofi Annan Road Safety Award ceremony held in Ezulwini, in the Kingdom of Eswatini, South Africa.
Ogungbemide said, the recognition underscores the Corps’ nearly four decades of unwavering dedication, resilience and commitment to safeguarding lives and promoting safer road usage across Nigeria.
“Indeed, FRSC’s tireless efforts to reduce road crashes and promote safe driving practices have paid off, earning recognition across the continent. The recognition further speaks volume, as well as justifies the giant strides Nigeria has made in ensuring the safety of road users and her leadership role in the Sub-region”, Ogungbemide added.
The award was received in Eswatini, South Africa on behalf of FRSC by Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Meshach Jatau, Principal Staff Officer to the Corps Marshal.
Reacting to the l recognition, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed his profound appreciation, stating that the award is a testament to the FRSC’s relentless passion and commitment to road safety in Nigeria. He extended his gratitude to the entire motoring public, stakeholders, partners and the Nigerian people for their continuous support, emphasising that the Corps achieved this enviable feat through collective effort and widespread support from road users.
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