FRSC bars officers from participating in political campaigns

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged Commanding Officers to ensure that Staff under their purview maintain political neutrality, as well as avoid any form of participation in political rallies, campaigns and also avoid piloting political convoys. In a statement by ACM Bisi Kazeem, Corps Public Education Officer on Monday in Abuja, he disclosed that this was to put their operation in perspective as activities for the 2023 general elections gather momentum across the country. The Acting Corps Marshal Dauda Biu gave the directive in reference to the FRSC (Establishment) Act which stipulates the status of the Corps as a public service agency that does not have any political affiliation.He said that the FRSC was solely established to provide essential services to all citizens, irrespective of their political interests or representation. NAN