World Bicycle Day: FRSC Says Bicycle Riding, Panacea For Safer, Healthier Environment - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 3, 2019
TheSector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Cross River Command,Chidiebere Nkwonta, has said that cycling was a safer and healthier means oftransportation in the country.
Nkwontamade this remark on Monday during a walk organised by the command incollaboration with the Nigerian Cycling Federation to commemorate the WorldBicycle Day in Calabar.
TheWorld Bicycle Day is commemorated annually on June 3 to recognise theuniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle which has been in use fortwo centuries.
bicycleis described as a simple, affordable, reliable and environmentally fit means oftransportation.
Thetheme of the 2019 celebration is cycling for healthy lifestyle.
Nkwontasaid bicycles produce no fumes in the form of carbon mono-oxide into theatmosphere and is good for the heart as it was an effective way of exercising.
Accordingto him, due to the economic situation in the country and the hue and cry onclimate change, it is important for Nigerians to go back to the basics ofriding bicycles.