Ahead of the Feb. 1 enforcement date of the speed limit device, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Pankshin, Plateau State, on Friday held an interactive session with rural drivers.

According to Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, the corps’ area unit commander, the session was to sensitise drivers in the hinterlands on the enforcement date and the punishment for defaulters.

We are targeting total safety on our roads and shall descend heavily on defaulters; whoever is arrested shall pay a very heavy fine,” he told the drivers and other stakeholders at the session.

The unit commander, who expressed optimism that the speed limiter would check fatality in road crashes, warned motorists fond of speeding to stop the habit.

Ikeh-Akabogu advised motorists, especially commercial drivers, to ensure that their vehicles were kitted with the device, pointing out that it was in their interest.

Chairman of the occasion and Provost, Federal College of Education (FCE) Pankshin, Amos Cirfat, in his remarks, thanked the FRSC for the session which he described as “very educating”.

Clearly, this commendable forum will serve as a guide that will safe lives,” he said.

Cirfat, who solicited support for the device, however urged government to reduce its price to make if affordable to the rural folks.

In a goodwill message, Stephen Jings, Chairman, Pankshin Local Government Area, commended the FRSC for the device, and urged his people to embrace it.

He also pleaded for reduction in its N4,500 price “considering the recession Nigerians have to cope with”.

The session drew road transport workers, politicians, security officers, traditional rulers, among others.