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Insecurity: FCT Minister To Close All Illegal Car Parks

Published

7 years ago

November 1, 2019

Joel Ajayi

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammed Bello said all illegal car parks would be closed to ensure safety in FCT.

Bello said this during an advocacy visit to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) headquarters on Friday in Abuja.

He said that Abuja had gone beyond the earlier expectation of the plan in terms of the influx of vehicles.

“Criminality has increased just like vehicles have increased in FCT. Therefore, all illegal motor parks will be closed to ensure safety.

”Designated areas for tricycles will be highly restricted. Keke will only be allowed in estates. They will be banned in Asokoro and Life Camp.

“All these are in the laws but they are not being implemented and we would have to start implementing them.

”Advocacy will be carried out. With advocacy, additional pedestrian bridges would be created,” he said.

The Corps Marshal FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, said color-coding taxis would address the one-chance robbery incidence in FCT.

Boboye said this while presenting the proposal for “towards improving road traffic management in FCT.

He said that the use of unpainted vehicles for taxi and accompanying security risks was one of the identified challenges bedeviling Road Traffic Management.

“The FCT is one of the international gate-ways to the Federal the Republic of Nigeria. As the capital city and seat of power, Abuja is host to foreign missions, international personalities, and business interests.

“The political, economic and administrative activities are of strategic importance to the nation which necessitates an influx of people with a relative increase in road traffic volume.

”The city is currently bedeviled with traffic congestion arising from noncompliance to road traffic regulations by some motor vehicle operators as well as other road users.

“FRSC would team up to make Abuja a model. FCT has the highest vehicle registration presently after taking over from Lagos.

“One of the countermeasures is to engage the Unions to paint their taxis to approved FCT colors and fix taxi overhead lamp on vehicles within one week.

“Also engagement of the taxi unions to move to approved designated motor parks within one week,” he said.

Boboye said that the success of the initiative could best be carried out with requisite personnel and logistics support hence the need to provide security back up.

“Light tow trucks, vehicles, bikes, and personnel. Monitoring to ensure compliance would also help to counter this menace,” he said.

The corps marshal said that the need to ensure that commercial vehicles are registered and carry “Taxi” sign and coded was necessary.

“The proposed plan of action if facilitated, would not only make Abuja city devoid of traffic indiscipline as currently prevalent but also enhance the aesthetic value of the city,” he said.

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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative

Published

1 month ago

August 29, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has been formally unveiled and inducted as the Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Safe School initiative.

The unveiling took place during the official launch of the PCRC Safe School programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Police Command, Old CBN Road, Garki, Abuja.

Solademi, who is also the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja and Chairman/CEO of Yajifarz Cargo, was honoured in recognition of his commitment to community development, youth empowerment and support for initiatives aimed at promoting a safer society.

The ceremony was led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, alongside the PCRC FCT Command Chairman, Chief Rufus Ebegba, and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Prof. Sanusi Mohammed.

The launch of the Safe School initiative is aimed at strengthening security within educational institutions and promoting closer collaboration among the police, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders in protecting students, teachers and learning facilities.

Speaking after his unveiling, Solademi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the PCRC and the FCT Police Command for finding him worthy of the appointment.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition and the confidence reposed in me to serve as the PCRC FCT Safe School Patron,” he said.

“Education remains the foundation of every progressive society, and our children deserve to learn in an environment where they feel safe, protected and free to pursue their dreams.

“I accept this responsibility with a strong sense of duty and commitment. I will work closely with the PCRC, the Nigeria Police Force, educational institutions, parents and relevant stakeholders to support every genuine effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of our schools.

“As someone who has remained passionate about youth development through sports and other empowerment initiatives, I understand the importance of creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people to grow and realise their full potential.

“This appointment is not just an honour; it is a call to service. I pledge to use my experience, network and resources to support the Safe School initiative and contribute meaningfully to the protection of our children and the future of our nation.”

Solademi also commended the PCRC for its continued commitment to fostering cooperation between the police and members of the public.

The PCRC Safe School initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader commitment to service to the nation and humanity, with a focus on strengthening community participation in security and supporting efforts to create safer learning environments across the Federal Capital Territory.

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