The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Cross River Command, Chidiebere Nkwonta, has said that cycling was a safer and healthier means of transportation in the country.
Nkwonta made this remark on Monday during a walk organised by the command in collaboration with the Nigerian Cycling Federation to commemorate the World Bicycle Day in Calabar.
The World Bicycle Day is commemorated annually on June 3 to recognise the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle which has been in use for two centuries.
bicycle is described as a simple, affordable, reliable and environmentally fit means of transportation.
The theme of the 2019 celebration is cycling for healthy lifestyle.
Nkwonta said bicycles produce no fumes in the form of carbon mono-oxide into the atmosphere and is good for the heart as it was an effective way of exercising.
According to him, due to the economic situation in the country and the hue and cry on climate change, it is important for Nigerians to go back to the basics of riding bicycles.
