In recognition and appreciation for excellent service to humanity, the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, on Thursday, March 10, 2022, rolled out the red carpet in honour of its personnel who had distinguished themselves in 2021.
Also hourned were some personalities whose contributions towards safe motoring gained the attention of the FRSC in the zone.
The honorees include Mr Friday Ekhator, RS 5 Special Marshals Zonal Coordinator and Prophetess Patience Azeta, General Overseer of God’s Gift Church of Jesus Christ.
FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Andrew Kumapayi who presented the commemorative plaque to Mr Ekhator on behalf of the Corps Marshal, poured encomiums on him for changing the narratives of special marshaling across the zone which comprises of Anambra, Delta and Edo states.
He described Mr Ekhator as both charismatic and pragmatic, a goal- getter, team player, a consummate special Marshal whose loyalty and commitment to the FRSC core mission has never been in doubt.
ACM Kumapayi said Mr Ekhator has within a short spell in office opened an office at the zonal headquarters, in addition to giving regular weekly briefs on the activities of special Marshals across the zone.
The Zonal Commanding Officer said he is delighted to present the award of excellence to Mr Ekhator as he stands out as a shining light among special Marshals not only in the zone but across the country.
ACM Kumapayi commended Prophetess Azeta for having single handedly built a befitting convenience at the Edo Sector respite room.
The award ceremony was preceded by the FRSC Zone 5 Hqtrs first quarter 2022 Durbar celebrated by the personal as a way of fostering unity in an atmosphere of fun, laughter and merry- making.