The donations were made by the Church just as the Federal Road Safety Commission warned commercial motorcycle riders and other road users not to see the "possession of charms and the beliefs in the Holy Spirit" as insurance against the occurrence of road accidents.
The helmets, which were donated by the Corporate Social Responsibility Unit of the RCCG, Ogun Province 6, were given to the commercial motorcycle riders in the area free of charge.
The beneficiaries were drawn from the two major unions of commercial motorcycle riders, popularly known as "okada", the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria and Amalgamated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria.
The Provincial Pastor of the area, Abimbola Abiodun, warned the beneficiaries to always observe traffic rules to avoid avoidable accidents and untimely death.
Abiodun, who was represented by the church Growth Officer, Pastor Ojo Abe, urged the commercial motorcycle riders to always exercise patience.
He said, "You have to be patient to achieve better things in life. You have your future and your lives to protect. Ensure that you observe all traffic rules. Avoid getting involved in crimes or buying stolen motorcycles.
"It's because we want to save your lives that's why the church has decided to assist you with these helmets."
In his remarks, Training Officer, FRSC, Ogun State, Jacob Dare, who represented the Sector Commander, Christopher Ademoluti, warned the commercial motorcycle riders against reckless riding.
Dare said the erroneous belief and reliance on use of charms against road crashes were no longer tenable, adding that many had fallen victims of road crashes due to such superstition.
He said, "God says obey the rules. But if you or your driver say we are spiritual persons, we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we'll go on between 120 and 140 kilometres, I'm telling you, if the driver and his minister die while driving at 105kilometers per hour, they are on their own."
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, warned the commercial motorcycle riders to avoid getting involved in crime.
Adejobi, a deputy superintendent of police, said no one caught in the act of committing crime would be allowed to go without getting the appropriate punishment.
A good donation by Redeemed Christian Church of God. The helmets are one of the important gears for riders which save them from head injuries. I appreciate church management for this donation.
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