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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with other uniformed security agencies in the implemention of the directive to apprehend all unregistered motorcycles in the state.
Consequently, the Sector Command of the FRSC met with leaders of the State Association of Motorcycle Riders in Bauchi State on the directives on
unregistered motorcycles in the State.
The meeting was following the directives from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on the security threat associated with the issue of unregistered motorcycles across the country.
The FRSC Sector Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi after he welcomed the Association leaders to the meeting also used the medium to congratulate them on the recent lifting of the band on Okada business in Bauchi State.
The Sector Commander however advised them to be law abiding and ensure peaceful working relationship among all security agencies and other major stakeholders in the Road Transport industry in Bauchi State.
He then informed them that the FRSC remains the only leading agencies in Road Traffic administration and management in sub Saharan Africa considering what it has achieved in that direction since it was established.
Yusuf Abdullahi assured that the FRSC will provide an enabling atmosphere for them to carryout their business without much challenges provided they maintained cordial working relationship with the personnel on the roads.
During the interactive session, Engr Saminu who is the Chairman of the Association advocated for wider publicity in order to broadened awareness among the motoring public against insecurity.
On his own part, Umar Musa requested for detail on possible transfer of national drivers license (NDL) to a second rider in case he released his motorcycle to his friend.
He was promptly informed and educated that a friend is not skillful to drive without drivers license just as the NDL cannot be transferred to another person no matter the close relationship.
The leaders of the Association at the end, expressed their appreciation for the cordial relationship they and their members are enjoying with the Corps.
