FRSC Gears Up For Safe Sallah Celebrations in Anambra

As the Eid-El-Kabir celebration approaches, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Sector Command is gearing up to ensure a safe and smooth journey for all road users. The Command has put in place proactive measures to mitigate the risks of congestion and traffic crashes, expected to arise from increased traffic volume during the festive period.

The FRSC Anambra State Sector Command sata it has activated its emergency toll-free line (122) to receive reports of obstructions and crashes. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, however appeal to the public to partner with the Command in promoting road safety by reporting any emergencies or road hazards.

She said that to ensure a safe and enjoyable festive season, the Command has organized special patrol operations that will run from June 5, 2025, to June 11, 2025. A total of 933 officers, personnel, and special marshals will be deployed to manage traffic situations and ensure free flow of vehicles.

She highlighted also that the Command has conducted extensive public awareness campaigns at parks, churches, markets, and media outlets to educate road users about the risks of speeding, dangerous driving, and other road safety violations.

The Sector Commander further aassured he public that the FRSC is fully prepared for the upcoming celebrations and urged all road users to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to ensure their safety and avoid any potential issues during the festive season.

She therfore called on the public to cooperate with the Command in promoting road safety, as she stressed that the public is encouraged to report any emergencies or road hazards to the FRSC emergency toll-free line (122) to enable prompt response and prevention of crashes.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

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