By Chidi Ugwu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a strong disclaimer, distancing itself from any partnership with the Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative (WACORPAI) regarding the issuance of “Peace Ambassador” number plates.
In a statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC labeled WACORPAI’s claims as false, emphasizing that such number plates are illegal and only government agencies are authorized to issue official number plates.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed warned that individuals using these plates will face legal consequences and urged the public to stop patronizing producers of these illegal plates
“The Federal Road Safety Corps wishes to strongly issue a disclaimer, dissociating itself in totality from any form of partnership on issuance of ‘Peace Ambassador’ number plates, as purportedly claimed by a certain group called Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative (WACORPAI).
“The public is to be aware that the announcement issued by WACORPAI informing its members of an existing partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps is outrightly baseless and false. This is because Federal Government Number Plates are only issued to Ministries, Departments and Agencies not individuals irrespective of their affiliations.
“To this end, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed wishes to for the umpteenth time reiterate the position of the Corps on the use of Peace Ambassador number plate as illegal and anyone apprehended using same will be liable.
“The general public is by this notice urged to desist henceforth from patronizing producers of those fake and illegal number plates. Members of the Association who are presently using the number plates should take them off to avoid arrest while those intending to purchase same are equally advised to discontinue” reads the statement in part.
