#AnambraDecides2017: FRSC recommends alternative routes
Following today’s governorship election in Anambra State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised interstate motorists to ply alternative routes that do not cut across any part of the state.
This was contained in a statement made available in Abuja on Friday by the Corps Public Education Officer of FRSC, Bisi Kazeem.
The FRSC spokesman advised commuters to travel by those routes that will not disrupt the electoral process as movements will be restricted on the election date.
Some of the recommended alternative routes are as follows: Abuja axis: Abuja-Lokoja-Otukpa-Obollo Afor-Nsukka-9th Mile-Enugu; Enugu-Four Corner-Udi-Okigwe-Owerri.
The Lagos axis has three routes which are as follows: Lagos-Ore-Benin-Warri-Patani-Port Harcourt; Port Harcourt-Aba-Ikot Ekpene; Port Harcourt-Elele-Owerri-Okigwe-Enugu.
He noted that the alternative routes became a necessity as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, says it is better to ply alternative routes rather than been caught in any untoward situation that could prolong motorists journeys.
According to him, “there will always be travellers on the road, and it is the responsibility of the Corps to ensure all motorists arrive their destination safely.”
He said that there is need to publicise the alternative routes through all available media outlets so that motorists will not be stranded.
He noted that the Corps Marshal is assuring road users that operatives of the Corps will be out to guide commuters and other motorists along the designated routes where the need arises.
Against this backdrop, the Corps Marshal advised that considering that the routes may be unfamiliar to most drivers, it is necessary for them to exercise caution and obey all traffic rules and regulations as they embark on the journey.
Myke Uzendu, Abuja
