The President Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensen, has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA) to find lasting solutions to unregulated taxi operation and indiscriminate parking of commercial vehicles in the territory.
Dongban-Mensen made the call in Abuja at the opening of the year 2024 Special Marshal National Retreat on Friday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the retreat is “Promoting SafeTransportation Through Public Awareness and Enforcement Strategies.
The President of Court of appeal decried the attitude of some commercial drivers hindering free flow of traffic.
She appealed to the FCT administration and other traffic management agencies to step up awareness campaigns and Enforcement to bring sanity on FCT roads.
“I want to commend FCTA for investing heavily in road rehabilitation and construction.
“There is need for that strict enforcement of traffic laws would bring sanity to FCT roads,”he said.
Dongban- Mensen urged both public and private organisations to always engage the services of special Marshals whenever the need arises, especially during social activities.
Speaking, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Shehu Mohammed said that the Corps was going to review operations of special Marshals.
This, he said would be in line with global best practices to enhance traffic management in the country.
Mohammed emphasised the importance of special Marshals to traffic control due to the increased number of vehicles on Nigerian roads.
He said that the Corps would continue to appreciate the support of stakeholders in ensuring effective traffic management in the country.
Earlier, the National Coordinator of Special Marshals, Dr John Ugbebor, remembered them of their roles in complimenting FRSC in promoting good driving culture to check road accident.
Ugbebor urged the special Marshals to remain committed to their selfless service and do their best to improve traffic situation in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Stakeholders in the transport sector, traditional rulers, and senior public officials in their separate messages commended the Special Marshals for their contributions towards nation-building.
NAN reports that Dongban -Mensem is also the founder of Kwapda Road Safety Demand Foundation (KRSD).
NAN also reports that during her free time, Dongban-Mensem controls traffic in the capital, Abuja, eight years after her son was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
NAN reports that aside from ensuring free flow of vehicles in the nation’s capital, she also visits motor parks to educate drivers.
