In a move that may accelerate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s road safety sector, renowned legal icon and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Aare Afe Babalola, has declared his full support for the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) pursuit of arms-bearing rights.
The endorsement came during the visit of the newly posted Ekiti State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye, to the founder’s office at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
“I will not only continue to support road safety ideals, but will advocate for more secured working environment for the FRSC staff by lending support for the organisation to bear arms for the protection of its formations and personnel. This is because, they must be fully secured to be able to discharge their duties professionally,” Babalola said.
Aare Babalola, a respected voice in Nigeria’s legal and academic spheres, stressed the need for FRSC operatives to be adequately armed, arguing that their responsibilities extend beyond traffic control to include managing potential security threats on the highways.
Reacting to the development, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed expressed appreciation to the elder statesman for what he termed an “objectively endorsed and overdue necessity.”
“With Afe Babalola’s endorsement, just like those of other notable elder statesmen, I believe FRSC will be well-positioned to take its operations to the next level, ensuring safer roads for all Nigerians when the bill is passed and assented to by Mr. President,” he said.
The support is expected to further bolster the FRSC’s bid for legislative approval to carry arms, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader agenda for enhanced national security and safety.
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