As the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ approaches as well the new year in sight,a warning has been handed to drivers in Lagos state not to drink while driving,so as to be safety conscious and to stay alive to witness the celebrations
The warning was handed down on Wednesday in Lagos by the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos state council ,Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio popularly known as Tafa Sego,stressing that it's against the driving ethos for one to drink while driving
He posited that the warning is not only for members of the NURTW but rather to everyone who will drive during the period and later
Alhaji Sego stated further that the union under his watch will stand against dangerous driving in the state as the existence of all is paramount to him and the union
Sego also appealed to all to embrace safe and secured driving culture while on the wheels and that only those who drive and return home to their loved ones are the real drivers worthy of commendation
In his words "as we prepare for the Christmas,which is the birth of Jesus Christ and the new year celebration,I wish to appeal to drivers across the state to be safety conscious. In this regard,we stand against driving ,while drinking or drinking before driving. It's a dangerous trend and such stands condemnable in this state during this period and at all times,as safety of all is crucial to us"
"As we enter the celebration period ,when we shall be commuting from one point to the other,let's drive carefully and responsibly. Let's avoid dangerous driving and also refrain from alcoholic consumption while driving. Only a driver who returns home is worthy of commendation. It's not about the Transporters alone,but whoever drives in the state should uphold safety culture by avoiding alcoholic drink while driving, reckless driving should be avoided at all times and the well being of the general public should be out concern. Drivers should avoid driving against traffic,which we call "one way driving. It's a dangerous thing that has led to untimely deaths of so many people "
Continuing " I want to wish us all wonderful celebration and safe travels during the yuletide ,while I promise we shall collaborate with other agencies across the state to monitor safe driving throughout the state",
Conclusively" I want to appeal to all our agencies like LASTMA,VIO,Traffic Wardens,FRSC ,Police and soldiers to ensure they work together and in unison for the betterment of our state, collaboration is key at this critical period. It shall be a safe and wonderful celebration once again ", he concluded
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