From Maiharaji Altine Gusau
The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu on Thursday commissioned an ultramodern new Office Complex of the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC), built by the Federal Government and fully furnished by the State Government.
Bagudu, who was visibly elated said that the epock-making event was very important to the state and Nigeria, in general.
The Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum said: ” This event is very important for the FRSC, Kebbi State and indeed the nation.
” It is significant because it helps to provide a motivational tool to the Officers and personnel of the corps.
” Sequel to resource limitation, FRSC which is a very important agency is given less attention than given to others.
” I must therefore commend the Chairman of the agency and the Corps Marshal for utilizing the land donated to it by the state government and erecting this befitting structure.”
The Kebbi State Governor further extolled the efforts of the corps in providing similar facilities across Nigeria, helping to make the nation safer and secured.
Bagudu also acknowledged the selfless efforts of the various federal ministries, departments and agencies for their ceaseless efforts to make life more meaningful for the people of the state inspite of the daunting challenges.
He particularly appreciated the efforts of the various security agencies in safeguarding the lives and properties of the people of the state .
” Kebbi State always stands out as the various communities appreciate and celebrate the sustainable hardwork and unwavering commitment of the security agencies.
” We will continue to support and collaborate with FRSC, security agencies and other MDAs, to ensure the welfare and comfort of the people of the state,” Bagudu, vowed.
The Chairman of the Corps, Alhaji Buhari Bello, an illustrious Son of Kebbi State, said the office complex was the twelfth to be commissioned under his leadership of the board of the corps.
Bello said, ” I feel fulfilled for this milestone as it bolsters the diligent discharge of our core mandate of ensuring an efficient road traffic administration and management in Nigeria.
” We are committed to reducing the deadly carnages on the nation’s highways and we will not relent in this direction,”
Bello hailed Bagudu for his unwavering commitment towards the realisation of the Project, just as he promised its judicious utilization.
The Corps Marshall of the corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi also commended Gov. Bagudu for the magnanimous donation of the land for the project, as well as fully equipping it.
He said that the project was the 16th to be so commissioned in the last seven years , adding ,” they help to provide conducive atmosphere for our officers and men across Nigeria.”
Boboye also disclosed that he would deploy a new patrol vehicle to the office by next week, in addition to another one promised by Gov. Bagudu.