FRSC launches campaign to curb ember months road accidents
The Federal Road Safety Commission has launched an intensified safety campaign to tackle the high incidence of road accidents in Nigeria, especially during the ’ember months.
Speaking at a two-day workshop for FRSC management staff in Abuja on Tuesday, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, noted that road accidents were the highest cause of death among youths in Nigeria and across the globe.
Mohammed called for cooperation among all the sectors of the society in the efforts to guarantee road safety.
He stressed that as Africa’s most populous youth demographic, Nigeria risked immeasurable losses if road safety didn’t improve.
“The number one cause of death in youth is road traffic crashes. If we do not work together to reduce these incidents, we jeopardise our future. Every stakeholder—whether government official, vehicle manufacturer, engineer, or road user—has a role to play in making our roads safer,” Mohammed said.
“Retooling FRSC for Organisational Effectiveness from Policy Formulation to Strategic Implementation focuses on multiple fronts from stricter law enforcement to improving public awareness,” he said.
The FRSC Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, explained that this year’s campaign special in its emphasis on passenger rights, empowering them to voice concerns about reckless driving.
“This year’s campaign is unique. We are focusing not only on educating drivers but also on informing passengers of their rights and encouraging them to speak up against reckless driving,” he said.
The FRSC’s approach to tackle road accidents this season also involves expanded outreach efforts beyond traditional methods such as motor park visits.
With a lineup of mega town hall meetings, motorcades, and transit camp stops across Nigeria, the Corps aims to engage road users more directly and foster a safety-first culture.
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