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FRSC Urges Nigerians to Embrace Bicycles for easy movements from one place to another
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has called on Nigerians to adopt the use of bicycles as a practical and sustainable means of transportation. The appeal, which forms part of the commission’s efforts to reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions, and promote healthy lifestyles, was made during a recent press briefing.
According to the FRSC, the growing population and increasing number of vehicles on the roads have contributed to significant traffic challenges in urban areas, leading to longer commute times and higher rates of accidents. The use of bicycles, they argued, presents a viable solution for reducing traffic congestion, particularly for short distances. Additionally, the commission highlighted the health benefits of cycling, which include improved cardiovascular fitness and a reduction in lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity and hypertension.
The FRSC also pointed out that cycling is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional modes of transport. With global concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, the adoption of bicycles would contribute to reducing carbon footprints in Nigeria’s bustling cities. They further emphasized the cost-effectiveness of bicycles, noting that many Nigerians could benefit financially by cutting down on fuel and vehicle maintenance expenses.
However, the FRSC acknowledged that proper infrastructure, such as dedicated cycling lanes and safety awareness campaigns, must be put in place to encourage widespread use. They called on local governments to prioritize the development of such infrastructure, ensuring that cyclists can move safely across towns and cities.
In conclusion, the FRSC encouraged Nigerians to consider bicycles as an alternative mode of transport, not just for leisure but for daily commuting, to promote safer, healthier, and more sustainable cities.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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