SERVICOM CDS UNIT CORPERS’ SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME AT ASERO MOTOR PARK, ODEDA LG, OGUN STATE
The SERVICOM CDS UNIT of Odeda Local Government, Ogun State went on her sensitization programme to ASERO Motor Park, Asero, Abeokuta. The basis of the sensitization was to enlighten the drivers on SERVICE DELIVERY (the right to be served right) alongside other essential areas to implement safety while driving; Road signs and meanings, Accident and its management, Steps to minimize crash risks, Safety precautions and regulatory compliance, Customers’ relation and interaction with the paramilitary/security agencies (NPF, FRSC, VIO, etc)
The CDS unit president; IGE Oluwatobi Olumide opened the floor of the programme. He laid emphasis on delivery being ‘safe’ and not just ’quick’. And that tragedies are preventable, passengers lives should be of great regards by the drivers, funds for implementing safety is minimal compared to cost of crashes. He also made mention of the relevance of right customer relation and communication attitude.
Mr Toheeb, the unit’s Treasurer took the floor by talking on the road signs and symbols; the meaning(s) with the aid of diagrams. Shukura; a member of the unit added to the point by advising the younger ones in this line of business to avoid being subjected to violence or going through risks at the expense of their lives and at the favour of highly ranked personalities. She made mention of herself being a proud product of the fund from this line of business (transport).
Thereafter was when Mr. Yemi talked about “Accidents and its management”; the possible ways to avoid crashes, safety precautions to take while driving, the use of seat belt (talked about the survey of how this has really helped to reduce live lost), alcohol intake, vehicle maintenance etc.
The PRO; Muraina Abibat spoke on “attitude towards the customers/passengers and how to effectively relate with the paramilitary/security agencies by the road”. She talked about the drivers knowing their rights and the document(s) each of these agencies has the right to request from them, keeping their vehicle papers updated and many more.
So many questions and suggestions rolled out during the question and answer segment. The drivers pleaded for the intervention of the government and the concerned agencies as regards the installation of the road signs at the appropriate spots and the possible repair/maintenance along odeda-odogun road.
A delegate of the NURTW appreciated the effort of the unit after which photographs were taken and then dismissal.
Report Compiled by
IBRAHIM Rukayat Aramide
SERVICOM CDS UNIT General Secretary
ODEDA L.G., OGUN STATE

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