FRSC boss advocates cycling

[Mirror]

Corps Marshal and the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osita Chidoka, yesterday urged Nigerians to promote cycling in the country, saying the sport will ensure healthy living.

Chidoka, who made the call in Abuja during his inauguration as a member of Nigeria Cycling Federation, stated that the sport possessed numerous advantages.

"I have strong passion for and on my wedding day I went to church on a bicycle because I believe in cycling as a mode of transportation.

"I have identified with cycling to bring the level of awareness that would make it possible for cyclists in Nigeria to ride safely on the road.

"The Cycling Week scheduled for November 18 to 24 will be the first step to be taken by the FRSC 18th to 24 is the first step by FRSC in engaging the nation on the issue of making cycling a safe mode of transportation," he explained.

[Nifemi Donald]

Cycling promotion in Nigeria is not a bad idea. Very good advice