A security man who doubles as a traffic warden at the University of Cape Coast disclosed he will still discharge his duties as a traffic warden despite the erection of new traffic lights at his post.
A number of traffic lights have been erected on the University campus to aid drivers and pedestrians who ply the roads on campus.
Mr Sackey who is popularly known as 'Drive' by his colleagues and commuters of the road, was employed by the University as a security and has worked as such at Valco Hall, the East and West gates of the University and at the Vice Chancellor's lodge.
In an interview with UCCTALKS.com, 'Drive' disclosed that he was once contacted by the head of security to help direct the movements of vehicles at the junction close to the science shuttle station as a result of the problems commercial drivers, and members of the University face when using the junction.
''My chief security, looking at how busy the place is, came to see me and asked if I could help with the direction of traffic at the junction. And I gladly accepted to help.''
''Initially, it was tough directing traffic. I didn't know how to go about it. It was after three months that I fully gained grounds with the job,'' 'Drive said.
He explained that he had tried a number of times to be recruited into the army but could not make it. He has thus, taken his security work as that of the army he has always wanted.
With regard to the difficulty of his work, he explained that his love for the work makes it easy for him.
''Looking at how difficult the work of a traffic warden is, I had to develop some love for it like I had done with my previous post as a security officer. I have had people make mockery of me saying, I'm a watchman. But I always tell them, I'm proud of my watchman because that is what I earn a living from to cater for my family.''
''When I got to my new post, I made the work my own by adding 'shouts' to my actions unlike how it is normally done when directing traffic.''
'Drive' explained further that his love for his job made drivers and pedestrians offer him gifts and praises anytime they pass by.
''Some 'big men' and drivers give me gifts when they meet me and this really motivates me.
With the erection of new traffic lights at some junctions on campus, he said it is a great move by the University which will help drivers and pedestrians ply the roads with ease. He was however quick to add that this will not make him lazy around. ''Though traffic lights have been erected at my post, I will still be discharging my duties because some drivers do park wrongly and I have to see to it that the right thing is done. I also have a duty to assist students when they're crossing the road,'' he said.
Mr. Sackey alias 'Drive' also disclosed to UCCTALKS.com that his promotiom is due and he is working on it, to receive promotion very soon, hopefully.
A number of traffic lights have been erected on the University campus to aid drivers and pedestrians who ply the roads on campus.
Mr Sackey who is popularly known as 'Drive' by his colleagues and commuters of the road, was employed by the University as a security and has worked as such at Valco Hall, the East and West gates of the University and at the Vice Chancellor's lodge.
In an interview with UCCTALKS.com, 'Drive' disclosed that he was once contacted by the head of security to help direct the movements of vehicles at the junction close to the science shuttle station as a result of the problems commercial drivers, and members of the University face when using the junction.
''My chief security, looking at how busy the place is, came to see me and asked if I could help with the direction of traffic at the junction. And I gladly accepted to help.''
''Initially, it was tough directing traffic. I didn't know how to go about it. It was after three months that I fully gained grounds with the job,'' 'Drive said.
He explained that he had tried a number of times to be recruited into the army but could not make it. He has thus, taken his security work as that of the army he has always wanted.
With regard to the difficulty of his work, he explained that his love for the work makes it easy for him.
''Looking at how difficult the work of a traffic warden is, I had to develop some love for it like I had done with my previous post as a security officer. I have had people make mockery of me saying, I'm a watchman. But I always tell them, I'm proud of my watchman because that is what I earn a living from to cater for my family.''
''When I got to my new post, I made the work my own by adding 'shouts' to my actions unlike how it is normally done when directing traffic.''
'Drive' explained further that his love for his job made drivers and pedestrians offer him gifts and praises anytime they pass by.
''Some 'big men' and drivers give me gifts when they meet me and this really motivates me.
With the erection of new traffic lights at some junctions on campus, he said it is a great move by the University which will help drivers and pedestrians ply the roads with ease. He was however quick to add that this will not make him lazy around. ''Though traffic lights have been erected at my post, I will still be discharging my duties because some drivers do park wrongly and I have to see to it that the right thing is done. I also have a duty to assist students when they're crossing the road,'' he said.
Mr. Sackey alias 'Drive' also disclosed to UCCTALKS.com that his promotiom is due and he is working on it, to receive promotion very soon, hopefully.
Godfred Mawugbe (Amadi), UCCTALKS.com
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