The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has sought collaboration with the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army to enhance safety in state.
The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Edward Odiete, said this on Saturday when he played host to the Commander 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen Alexander Tawasimi, who was on courtesy visit to him in Uyo.
Odiete said the synergy aims to foster more secure environment, particularly on roads, through joint efforts and strategic planning.
He pledged to collaborate with the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army to enhance safety of lives and property in the state.
He emphasised the importance of information sharing between the Nigerian Army and the FRSC and other the federal agencies operating in Akwa Ibom.
“We have maintained a stable relationship with your predecessor and the Nigerian Army in intelligence sharing and coordinated responses to emergencies.
“The relationship we have maintained overtime, will have to continue in your time. You have been supporting us from time to time, especially in the area of our Mobile courts.
“We know the constitutional role of the military is to defend the entire nation from any insurgent.
“I know with this interaction with you, this what you have come to do in the state and God will help you accomplish it,” Odiete said.
Hr commended the army for their civility in obeying traffic regulations by acquiring their drivers licence and urged those yet to acquire to do so, as law abiding citizens.
Earlier, the commander 2 brigade, Tawasimi said the visit was to establish synergy and cooperation that is allready existing between the FRSC and the army in the state.
Tawasimi said that upon assumption of duty, he identified the FRSC as a critical partner in ensuring safety of lives and property in the state.
“There is no gain saying all of us have our duties specified, but as a stakeholder in security in the state, there is a need for us to come and see you.
“The visit also will go along to improve on the cordial relationship that has been existing between us. We will continue to work together share information to keep the state and country safe.
“The aim is the same to ensure safety, harmony and peace. This is our ultimate aim of being in Akwa Ibom State,” Tawasimi said.
He assured the sector commander of a secure and robust relationship with the FRSC throughout his stay in Akwa Ibom.
“I have no doubt, that we will do well together,” he said.
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