The Federal Road Safety Corps on Wednesday issued a disclaimer dissociating itself from any partnership with the Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative regarding the issuance of “Peace Ambassador” number plates.
In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC described the claim by WACORPAI of a partnership as false and baseless.
The Corps clarified that Federal Government number plates are exclusively issued to government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, and not to individuals or private organisations.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps wishes to strongly issue a disclaimer, dissociating itself in totality from any form of partnership on the issuance of ‘Peace Ambassador’ number plates, as purportedly claimed by a certain group called Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative.
“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,” the statement read in part.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, reiterated that the use of the so-called “Peace Ambassador” number plates is illegal. He warned that anyone caught using these plates would face legal consequences.
The FRSC urged members of the public currently using these plates to remove them immediately to avoid arrest. It also advised those intending to purchase such plates to desist from doing so.
The statement further cautioned the public against patronizing producers of the illegal number plates and emphasised the Corps’ commitment to enforcing the law. For further inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the FRSC through official channels.
“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,” the statement concluded.