The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it will partner the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to strengthen the rule of law, traffic rule compliance and improve capacity of its personnel.
Mrs Olushola Ashonibare, the Legal Adviser of the Corps, said this during a meeting with officials of the Kano branch of the NBA, on Tuesday in Kano.
She said that the meeting aimed at fostering strong working relationship between FRSC and NBA in the state.
Ashonibare said that such collaboration would enhance mutual understanding, improve and strengthen synergy between the organisations.
“One major resolutions of the meeting is to collaborate on capacity building for FRSC personnel to enable them to perform their duties more professionally and in line with the law.
“FRSC is a creation of law and discharges its statutory responsibilities within the provisions of the law and due process,” she said.
She said that the goal was to ensure that officers carry out enforcement duties professionally, while respecting the rights of citizens and operating strictly within the confines of the law.
According to Ashonibare, the collaboration will also improve officers’ understanding of legal procedures and promote lawful enforcement on the nation’s roads.
On his part, Mr Sani Ammani, Chairman, NBA Kano Branch, said that the meeting underscored the need for both organisations to operate within the boundaries of the law.
Ammani said that the association was committed to work closely with the Corps, to ensure strict compliance with the rule of law, and protect the rights of citizens.
He said that lawful enforcement would improve public confidence and ensure that road users respect traffic rules and regulations.
“The NBA will provide necessary legal support whenever required to advance the objectives of the partnership.” (NAN)
