Oil and Gas Polytechnic, FRSC South South Zonal Command in Synergy to develop Road designs In Bonny Island for Effective Traffic Management.
The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas(FPOG) Bonny Island and the South South Zonal Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) are collaborating on research to design roads in Bonny Island for effective traffic management.
The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Victor Okolobah while welcoming the South South Zonal Commander of FRSC Assistant Corp Marshal (ACM) Henry Benamesia in his office on Thursday noted that the Synergy has become necessary as there was need to review and renew safety procedures in the polytechnic.
He said the collaboration would expose drivers of the polytechnic to contemporary skills and experiences in driving, while also creating awareness about movements and mobility in and around Bonny Island and it’s environs.
The Assistant Corp Marshal (ACM) Henry Benamesia who led a high powered delegation from the South South Zonal Command of the FRSC expressed delight in the partnership with the Oil and Gas Polytechnic.
He noted that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in line with its mandate would ensure road safety in and around th institution.
He further assured of also making highways safe, educating the public about road safety, and enforcing traffic laws.
He said FRSC also conduct research into the causes of road accidents, recommend safety measures, and provide prompt rescue services.
He appreciated the Rector, Dr Victor Okolobah for his all round efforts to make the polytechnic a fully functional system.
He noted that the South South Zonal Command of Federal Road Safety Corp, covers four (4) States of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa-Ibom.
The Zonal Commander Assistant Corp Marshal (ACM) Henry Benamesia’s delegation include Corps Commander, (CC) Inyang E. Umoh Sector Commander RS6.1 Rivers, Chief ROUTE Commander, (CRC) Comfort Mc-Orjinter Unit commander RS.6.15 Bonny, Dr, Andy Uzor Rivers State Coordinator Special Marshal, Dr, Confidence Eke Director Southern Region, Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria, Daniel Patrick PA to the (CIOTA) Director, Route Commander CV Igwe HOD SDER Bonny unit command,
Assistant Route Commander (ARC) Promise Ayanate Egede Unit protocol FRSC Bonny.
After a very fruitful deliberation, further engagements were agreed to take place subsequently.
The potentials and possibilities of the polytechnic becoming great is growing on a daily basis through the pragmatic and dogged leadership of Dr Victor Okolobah and his team.
