FRSC, KEBBI GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE CYCLING FOR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT ON WORLD BICYCLE DAY

By Umar Faruk

 

Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria – 3 June, 2026(Series News Online) -  The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, and the Kebbi State Government have called for wider adoption of cycling to promote healthy living, protect the environment, and enhance road safety.

The appeal was made on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi during activities to mark the 2026 International Bicycle Day, observed globally every June 3.

The Sector Commander of FRSC in Kebbi State, Mrs Rukayya Zakaria, said the United Nations designated June 3 as World Bicycle Day to highlight the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

“International Bicycle Day focuses on promoting healthy living and a clean environment,” Mrs Rukayya Zakaria said. “It is also an opportunity for society to re-evaluate cycling, not just as recreation, but as a daily practice that can improve our wellbeing and overall health.”

Mrs Rukayya Zakaria noted that cycling remains one of the most cost-effective and eco-friendly means of transportation. She added that increased use of bicycles could reduce carbon emissions, ease traffic congestion, and improve public health outcomes.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Nuradeen Bala-Fingila, represented by Alhaji Saidu Buhari-Wara, said cycling plays a vital role in building resilient communities.

“Cycling helps in building resilient communities. It prevents diseases, combats climate change, and reduces congestion on our roads, thereby creating positive effects on road safety and the wellbeing of our people,” Alhaji Saidu Buhari-Wara stated. “These are the same values we promote daily at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.”

Alhaji Saidu Buhari-Wara urged residents, especially youths, to embrace cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation that can enhance physical fitness and contribute to national development.

The commemoration featured a bicycle rally and public awareness campaign designed to promote road safety and educate citizens on the benefits of cycling.