President Bola Tinubu will be leaving Abuja today for Lagos where he will celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
This was revealed yesterday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr.
“In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family.
“The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed regular and special marshals, as well as patrol vehicles, ambulances, for a smooth Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali-Biu disclosed this yesterday in Abuja at the official inauguration of the 2024 Sallah Mega Motor Park Rally.
He also said that tow trucks and bikes were also deployed, adding that the deployment was across the 52 critical corridors in the country.
The FRSC Corps Marshal represented by the Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) in charge of operations, Shehu Zaki said that the theme was apt and could not have come at a better time.
He said that deployments were also made to other roads across the length and breadth of the country.
According to him, the corps also deployed operational equipment in the categories of Radar Guns, Breathalysers to put a check on drunk driving and speeding.
“I also directed that all Zebras must be active 24/7 and be responsive to calls within the minimum FRSC response time to crashes that might be reported.
“All Commanding Officers have equally been directed to step up patrol operations and ensure strict enforcement of critical offences like overloading, driving rickety vehicles, excessive smoke emission among others.
“The year 2024 may present yet another challenge and that is why we have come out to tackle it head on.”
“This is with commitment and determination, as evidenced by the comprehensive measure we are putting in place to address the dreadful experiences we have.
“For instance, for this year’s exercise, I have already directed the deployment of FRSC Regular and Special Marshals, patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks and bikes across the 52 critical corridor and other roads across the length and breadth of the country,” he said.
Source: The Nation
