FRSC Trains Vulcanizers, Harps on Professionalism to Reduce Crashes in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has called on vulcanizers to uphold high professional standards towards reducing road traffic crashes in the State.

Sector Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander made the charge at a one-day workshop with the Awka South Vulcanizer Union, which is in line with the Corps’ Vision to eliminate road traffic crashes and promote a safer motoring environment.

The workshop, organized by 5.3 Sector Command, addressed various challenges in tire maintenance and repair, including a shortage of qualified vulcanizers, poor-quality repairs, and inadequate regulatory frameworks.

The FRSC boss explained that the engagement with the vulcanizers was necessary in view of the services they provide, which have a direct link with road safety.

She emphasized the need for collaboration between FRSC, Vulcanizer Union, transport authorities, and associations on awareness campaigns to educate drivers on proper tire maintenance and the dangers of poor repairs.

“There is a need for comprehensive training and certification for vulcanizers to ensure their competence.

“We’re also recommending implementation and enforcement of standards for tire repairs and vulcanizer operations.

Delivering a lecture on “The Role of Vulcanizers in Reducing Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs),” SRC JA Francis identified the functions of vulcanizers, their roles in road safety, and tire-related causes of Road Traffic Crashes.

He also raised the impacts of inadequate vulcanizer services, factors contributing to service inefficiencies as well as recommendations for improving vulcanizer services for safety on roads.

Head, Technical Service Department (TSD) Department, DCC Christy Okonkwo, while encouraging participants to apply the knowledge from the workshop for improved tire maintenance practices, assured that the resolutions adopted would serve as a framework for enhancing vulcanizer services and reducing road traffic crashes in the State.