PRESIDENT, COURT OF APPEAL, APPEALS TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS TO STOP BLOCKING THE ROADS DURING RELIGIOUS SERVICES 26-09-24
By Sadiq Aminu The President, Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has appealed to religious institutions to stop blocking the roads and causing obstruction during religious services and other activities .
Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem made the appeal in Abuja during the 2024 Mega Town Hall Meeting in Abuja, organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT command with the theme “Road Safety; A Collective Responsibility.
Dongban-Mensem said these actions during Muslim prayers on Friday and Church Services on Sunday were against fundamental human rights.
She also stressed the need for construction companies to stop dumping materials in unauthorised areas to ensure effective traffic control especially in the federal capital territory.
The President, Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, however, solicited the support of Nigerians through volunteer service to enhance road safety in Nigeria.
In his keynote address, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said the corps has strengthened its collaboration with security agencies.
Mohammed said that the aim of the collaboration was to combat security challenges posed by individuals using their vehicles for kidnapping, robbery, one chance and other nefarious activities in the FCT.
Represented by the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations, Hyginus Omeje, the FRSC Corps Marshal said the corps has increased its visibility and strengthened enforcement to check the excesses of road users especially commercial drivers.
Mallam Shehu Mohammed said that the corps would not relent in coming up with initiatives to bring sanity to Nigeria roads.
Earlier, the FCT Sector commander, Muta’a Chorrie said FCT has complex traffic issues caused mainly behavioural factors especially by commercial vehicle operators.
Mr Chorrie believed that there was need for strong partnership to achieve effective traffic control.
According to him, poor parking of vehicles, non adherence to designated parks, use of phones while driving, overloading and lane indiscipline were the major challenges that must be tackled Head on.
He assured that the FCT command would continue to promote responsible driving and strengthen traffic enforcement to deter reckless driving and other unsafe behaviour.
Stakeholders at the meeting pledged to support FRSC in its quest to check the excesses of road users and make roads safer for socio economic activities.