From Hussaini Yero
The Corps Marshal Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has directed the personnel of the corps to carry out passengers awareness campaign on roads crashes.
The Muhammed give out the directive at press conference to flag up 2024 ember months campaign held in Gusau on Tuesday.
The Corps Marshal who was represented by the Zamfara Sector Commander Tijjani Iliyasu,said the 2024 Ember Months sensitisation campaign with the theme: ‘Speak up against dangerous driving:
According to him crashes kill more passengers than Drivers. “You are all aware that the ember months mark a time when Nigerians travel extensively across the country. This is largely due to the season’s significance, which provides opportunities for family reunions, festivals, meetings, and ceremonies.
“As a result, our roads typically experience heavy traffic, congestion, road crashes, and regrettably, the loss of lives and properties. This situation is worsened by the reckless behaviors of some motorists, creating a distressing environment for travelers, government agencies, and stakeholders, including the FRSC.
The Corps Marshall therefore Corps personnel to intensified efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow, to reduce road crashes, and create a safer motoring environment nationwide.
To achieve this, it required immediate commencement of Public Enlightenment, Sensitization Campaigns in all states, and the Federal Capital Territory while enforcement has been placed on red alert.
Muhammed said the new policies aim not to only enhance the road transportation sector by changing drivers’ behaviour but also to position Nigeria as a safety conscious nation in the global community.
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