The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command has engaged the participation of Traditional Rulers Council as advocate for safe road use.
This engagement was achieved through the investiture of His Majesty, Igwe Chukwudubem Iweka III, Eze Obosi, and Chairman of the Anambra State.
The traditional ruler was decorated as FRSC Honourary Special Marshal at a colourful ceremony at the Igwe’s Palace in Obosi.
In the keynote address, the Corps Marshal’s representative emphasized that the conferment was in recognition of the monarch’s exemplary leadership, dedication to the safety, peace, and well-being of his people, and his efforts in promoting road safety and preventing Road Traffic Crashes.
Angel Network News (ANN) recalls that
Igwe Iweka had taken his passion for road safety some degrees higher when, months back, he had invited the Sector Commander to address a forum of all Traditional Rulers Council in all the States of the South East.
The Sector Commander’s safety message was well addressed by the Monarchs, with resolves to influence the psyche of their respective indigens
At the investiture ceremony, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Chukwudubem Iweka III, expressed deep appreciation for the honor and pledged continued support for road safety initiatives within Obosi Kingdom, Anambra State, and Nigeria.
In the spirit of his new position as eminent Adviser and Advocate on road safety matters, the Monarch gave out specific advice and directives on some traffic situations that need to be addressed by the FRSC within the Zone.
The investiture ceremony, organized by RS5.3 Anambra Sector Command, brought together distinguished guests including the Corps Marshal’s representative, Deputy Corps Marshal Chidiebere B Nkwonta; the Zonal Commanding Officer, supervising Edo, Delta and Anambra, Assistant Corps Marshal Stella Orakwue, Anambra State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander; FRSC officials; Special Marshals; members of the Igwe-in-Council; and members of the public.
