The Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Moba Land, Oba Dr Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, has laid the foundation for the fencing project of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Otun Unit Command in Ekiti State.

The foundation-laying ceremony was held at the FRSC RS 8.27 Otun Unit Command and was attended by the FRSC Ekiti State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye, FCIPurS, MCILT, as well as traditional rulers, community leaders and other well-wishers.

Oba Adeagbo, who performed the ceremony, stressed the importance of protecting lives and property, particularly those of Moba indigenes and other road users travelling through the area.

The monarch said the community decided to support the FRSC because of the critical role the Corps plays in promoting road safety and protecting lives on the highways.

Oba Adeagbo also pledged his personal support towards the timely completion of the fencing project.

He further promised to mobilise sons and daughters of Moba Land in the diaspora to contribute towards the successful completion of the project.

The monarch is also the Coordinator, Southwest, National Council of Traditional Rulers, Abuja, and Coordinator, Southwest, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council Committee on Primary Health Care, Abuja.

Responding, the FRSC Ekiti State Sector Commander, CC Sanya Adeoye, expressed appreciation to the traditional ruler for the gesture and his continued support for the Corps since he assumed office more than a year ago.

Adeoye assured the monarch that the FRSC would continue to prioritise the safety of lives and property on highways across Ekiti State and beyond.

Earlier, the Acting Unit Commander of the Otun Unit Command, Chief Route Commander Abraham Abisoye, led Oba Adeagbo and other guests on an inspection of the facilities at the command.

The facilities, according to the FRSC, were provided through the support of the community and other well-meaning individuals.

The ceremony ended with prayers for the successful completion of the fencing project and improved road safety across Moba Land and Ekiti State.

The development is expected to strengthen the security and operational capacity of the FRSC Otun Unit Command while further deepening collaboration between the road safety agency and the Moba community.