Retiring Bauchi Road Safety Sector Commander appreciates support from stakeholders, Journalists

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By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi

Immediate past Bauchi State Sector Commander of Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), CC Yusuf Abdullahi (rtd) has expressed his appreciation for the tremendous support and cooperation he received while serving. 

He declared that he enjoyed his service in the Sector over the years stating that Bauchi Sector Command remains the best ever place he served during his service years. 

In a message he personally signed and made available to Journalists in Bauchi on Sunday, he wrote that, “I deemed it feet to convey my heartfelt appreciation to all supporting teams throughout the period of my stewardship as Sector Commander in Bauchi State.” 

According to him, “The cooperation can not be quantified in the little measure in reference to the level of success achieved during the period under review 2020-2023.”

Yusuf Abdullahi stressed that, “Team of Journalists, Judiciary, Sister Security Agencies, Religious Leaders, Transport Unions, Traditional Rulers, NGOs and other Critical Stake holders (FERMA & NEMA) all did well to support an accident free road.”

He added that, “Time was well managed as it was associated with series of challenges both within and outside the schedule of duties but  Alhamdulilah.” 

“This message will require a special appreciation to the Executive Governor of  our dear  State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir  Mohammad CON (Kauran Bauchi Jagaban Katagum) and his cabinet,” he added.

According to him, “It is worth to mention that series of initiatives and interventions are currently on going, but efforts 

will be required to sustain the program which will require more than the current status.” 

He stressed that, “In view of the characteristics of our Roads and attitude of the road users (Drivers) in the State. The State is one of the States with the best Road network in North East and the gateway much need to be done to check mate high rate of Road Traffic Crashes in the State.”

Yusuf Abdullahi added that,”The State Government may wish to note that FRSC visibility will still  be  required as some parts of the State are yet to have the impact of Corps in Operations. Tafawa Balewa LGA towards Plateau State,  Magama Gumau in Toro LGA towards Kaduna State,  Kafin Madaki towards Warji. etc.”

He stressed that the mentioned roads required presence of FRSC because, the presence on these locations will not only promote good road culture but improve awareness and boost Economy activities as they are known for Agriculture (Livestock and Grains).

“I will continue to remain an Ambassador of Bauchi State both in physical in Spirit. Allah bless Bauchi  State and entire  Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he assured. 

The former Sector Commander added that, “SM Ishola Michael, Special Thanks to you. I  don’t  have  convincing words to convey to you and your family to express my inner joy for your support throughout this challenging period but Alhamdulilah. Allah will continue to keep you for the Service of humanity and provide for your needs.”