FRSC Lagos Sector Command commemorated the 4th edition of United Nations World Bicycle Day with FT Cycle Club Lekki.

The cyclist who rode from Lekki to Ikeja joined the Command at the Lagos State Governors Office, Lagos House Alausa Ikeja.

The Sector Commander Lagos CC Olusegun Ogungbemide, Zonal and Sector Staff, Special Marshals and the Cyclist were received on arrival by Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote who was accompanied by Secretary to Chief of Staff Temitope Opeagbe and other members of Lagos House.

The event had in attendance the Zonal PRS DCC Mccharm Sambo, Zonal MVAA DCC Odugbesan, the Unit Commander RS2.16 Ikeja ACC Emma Fekoya.

The Sector Commander in his welcome address appreciated the Government for always supporting the activities of FRSC in Lagos.

He said the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly held on the 16th April 2018, resolved and declared 3rd of June, every year as World Bicycle Day, for being simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit.

In his remarks, Odusote congratulated everyone that participated in this year bicycle day, themed: ‘Cycling for Earth and Humanity’.
He informed the gathering that government has keyed into the United Nations Sustainable development goal of reducing green gas emissions in the state.

Odusote mentioned also that the state has launched a pilot phase for Lagos bike share scheme with 1,000 bikes.
He appealed to motorists to exercise caution and give due consideration to the safety of bicycle riders on the Roads.

According to FRSC Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi, the team proceeded to the Lagos Television Office LTV, Alausa Ikeja in continuation of the commemoration.