Overspeeding: Are Nigerian Governors Convoys Above FRSC Law?

The Federal Road Safety Commission
is an established arm of government charged with
the responsibility of safe guarding our roads and the
people on the roads.
Among the things outlined by the FRSC for any road
user to do on the road, whether federal, state or local
include; possession of certificate before driving/
riding, wearing of helmet (In case of bike), use of seat
belt,etc
Unfortunately, the FRSC is not living up to its
expectations. Instead of safe guarding the people on
the roads, they have turned into money generation
department.
They have changed their name from Federal road
safety commission (FRSC) to federal resources
commission.
The FRSC is being selective in enforcing road laws.
Due to the corruption in the system, drivers that
bribe them are often allowed to go free while others
have to plead their way to freedom.
But the most surprising is the way government
officials are OVER SPEEDING on our roads. Whenever
they come on our roads with their convoys, they
chase other road users off the road.
State governors are notorious for over speeding. Just
recently, the governors of Benue, Kogi, and Katsina
states were involved in ghastly accidents.
Human being is a social animal. Law, equity and
justice are among the major factors keeping a
society in peace. That can only be achieved when
there is a functioning government meant for the
people.
Leaders are expected to be servants of the people.
They should not be arrogant and out laws.
Roads are meant for the people. Without people, one
cannot call it a road.
Most highly placed government officials in Nigeria
hardly use roads like ordinary citizens.
For the safety of our roads and its users, those
privileged people over speeding must be stopped.
Over speeding has been identified as the number one
cause of death on Nigerian roads.
I hereby call on the FRSC, VIO, High way patrol to live
up to expectations and safe guard our roads and its
users.

Posted By David Aniemeka