FRSC Rakes N1.6b From Fines In 10 Months

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A total of N1.6 billion was realised from fines collected from motorists in 10 months by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).

Corps Marshal of FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mr Oyeyemi noted that the amount was made between January and November 2016.

However, the Corps Marshal pointed out that the FRSC is not a revenue generating agency of the Federal Government.

He promised to work hard to ensure improved service delivery in order to restore safety on Nigerian roads.

Also, the FRSC boss thanked the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-governmental Affairs for their support in the timely release of its 2016 appropriation. The committee was at the FRSC office for an oversight function.

He noted that the timely release of funds has led to enhanced logistic empowerment for the commission as more patrol vehicles, ambulances and tow trucks were purchased to the operational fleet of the FRSC.

Mr Oyeyemi also admitted that the overhead cost for 2016 budget has been fully released, while the capital releases were being effected based on availability of funds.

In his remark, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Tijani Kaura, commended the agency for their professionalism and urged them to continue with that.