The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew Kumapayi, yesterday, Wednesday, 29th July, 2020, received in audience, the newly elected Executives of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Branch, headed by the Chairman elect, Dr.Jide Onyekwelu, in his office, at the FRSC Anambra State Sector Command, Awka.
The Sector Public Education Officer, RC Pascal Anigbo, who disclosed this in Awka, said the Anambra State Chairman of NMA Anambra, Dr. Onyekwelu, introduced other members of the executive, informing the Sector Commander that they were sworn into office on June 27, 2020.
He thanked the Sector Commander for the warm reception, and highlighted some of the reasons for the visit to include fostering the spirit of friendship and collaboration, as both parties undertake emergency life saving operations.
They also talked about issuing Special number plates to doctors, for easy identification, Campaign against distracted driving (CADD) Campaign against quackery, to ensure that only recognized doctor’s stamp are seen on all medical reports the FRSC may need, as well as Joint training on basic life support and activities of Special Marshals, to ensure that FRSC operatives are further equipped with knowledge of crash victims handling, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Kumapayi, welcomed the NMA Executives and assured them of FRSC’s continued partnership.
He also assured the doctors that FRSC would participate and support them in all their life saving campaigns and also collaborate with them on the issue of quackery, with regards to fake medical reports.
The Sector Commander, particularly highlighted the aspect of training of FRSC staff on basic life support and handling of road crash victims, as this will ensure better service delivery and safer motoring environment for ndi Anambra.
