According to the Directorate of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Road Traffic Services, DRTS, 1,700 workers have been deployed to maintain the free flow of traffic during the territory’s yuletide celebration.
Mr Kalu Emetu, the service’s spokesman, made this allegation in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.
He stated that the service has already dispatched staff throughout the city and satellite towns to ensure a smooth traffic flow and a trouble-free celebration.
”The job we are doing at the moment is the same job we have been doing. The only difference is that we have reinforced our capacity further for a hitch-free celebration.
”Our men and materials are well positioned. Over 1,700 of our men are in different locations within the FCT. They have been briefed on how to relate with the public, especially the motorists.
“They have been told to ensure that all they do is in line with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act CAP548, and in line with the FCT Traffic Regulations for professionalism,” he said.