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By Philip Nwosu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Isolo Unit Command, yesterday, marked Children’s Day with a unique celebration that combined festivities with the inauguration of road safety clubs in seven schools within Isolo.
This event, aimed at promoting the healthy growth and happiness of children, also underscored their importance as the future of the nation.
The day’s activities began with a radio programme on SMA Radio 104.7FM at 9am, featuring six students from different schools who discussed the topic: “Enhanced Road Safety for Children.”
The student panelists included: Feranmi Lawal – SMA College, Christabel Chukwukezirim -GoldenVill Palm College, Keku Oluwaseyifunmi – De-Bright College, Idahosa Israel – Apple Orchard Montessori School, Modesty Abii – GoldenVill Palm College, and Amadi Chioma – Ijeshatedo Senior Grammar School. The programme received numerous calls from listeners, engaging the community in the conversation about road safety for children.
Following the radio programme, the road safety clubs were inaugurated in the seven schools, and students were inducted into the clubs.
The Special Guest of Honour, Executive Chairman, Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Monsuru Oloyede Bello, served as the review officer for the students’ parade.
In his address, he encouraged the students to exhibit good behaviour and reaffirmed his commitment to establishing an FRSC presence in Ejigbo LCDA, pledging to provide the necessary logistics for the command’s operations. Bello emphasised that road safety is a collective responsibility and urged everyone present to support the corps in achieving the goals.
The event featured various competitions, including dancing, games, and quizzes. Coordinator, Special Marshals Lagos, represented by the State Secretary, Olabisi Daniel, advised the newly inducted students to adhere to the standard operating procedures for road safety clubs.
The Unit Commander of FRSC, Isolo, Uko O. Uko, thanked the executive chairman of Ejigbo LCDA for his support and commended the participating schools for their dedication. In a post-event interview, the unit commander said the road safety club is part of the third tier of FRSC operations as outlined in the FRSC (Establishment) Act 2007.
He said the primary responsibilities of the road safety club include public enlightenment and traffic control, and assured citizens of significant impact in the areas following the club’s inauguration. The celebration underscored the importance of road safety education and community involvement in fostering a safer environment for children.
