FRSC distributes palliatives to crash victims, vulnerable in Onitsha
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has visited accident victims receiving treatment in various hospitals in Onitsha, the commercial city of the state. The command also distributed palliatives
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has visited accident victims receiving treatment in various hospitals in Onitsha, the commercial city of the state.
The command also distributed palliatives to tricycle operators, beggars and other underprivileged individuals as part of activities marking the Lenten season.
Onitsha Unit Commander of the FRSC, ACC Godwin Odoh, said the outreach in partnership with Lovebite Food and Beverages, reflected the spirit of love associated with the season.
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He underscored the corps’ commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society, praising officers for achieving zero traffic crashes and maintaining seamless vehicular movement throughout the Yuletide period.
He also commended residents for their cooperation in ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow, particularly along the River Niger corridor, during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
"Beyond rescuing crash victims, the corps remains committed to supporting them during recovery by paying hospital visits and extending care within available resources.
“Each year at the conclusion of Operation Zero Traffic Crash, we appreciate our personnel for their dedication.
"The Niger Bridge usually records heavy gridlock during Yuletide, but last year we addressed the challenge decisively. Our officers were fully deployed and worked tirelessly,” he said.
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He explained that the Command organised its end-of-year celebration, tagged “First Quarter Dubar,” in collaboration with a sponsor, led by the CEO of Lovebite Food and Beverages, Chief Innocent Nwosu.
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Also speaking, Public Relations Officer of the Command, Kenechukwu Chidoka disclosed that about 1,000 beneficiaries, including less privileged individuals, tricycle operators and accident victims at Toronto Hospital benefited from the outreach.
Chidoka appreciated sponsors for partnering with the corps to extend support to vulnerable members of the community.
Chief Executive Officer of Lovebite Food and Beverages, Chief Innocent Nwosu, represented by Nnenna Okoronkwo lauded the initiative, pledging his firm's continued support to the vulnerable as part of its corporate social responsibility.
Osy Mbelu, Manager of Toronto Hospital, one of the health facilities visited commended the FRSC Onitsha Unit and Lovebite Food and Beverages for their humanitarian gesture towards accident victims, patients and hospital staff.
