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By:Abdullahi Inuwa
In a renewed push to build stronger alliances for road safety awareness, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Katsina, Corps Commander Maxwell Kaltungo Lede, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Catholic Bishop of Katsina Diocese, Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, Ph.D.
During the visit, Corps Commander Lede underscored the vital role of faith-based institutions in shaping public attitudes toward safer road use. He commended the Catholic Church for its long-standing commitment to social responsibility and moral advocacy, noting that “messages from the pulpit can go a long way in promoting a culture of safety and discipline on Nigerian roads.”
Lede expressed concern over the rising number of traffic-related injuries and fatalities, describing it as a global public health challenge. He called for collective action in line with the United Nations’ Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety, which seeks to cut road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2030.
He also emphasized the relevance of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.2 — promoting accessible, safe, and sustainable transport systems — and urged the Catholic Diocese to continue championing public enlightenment efforts to achieve safer mobility for all.
Recognizing the Church’s influence as a major channel for advocacy, the FRSC boss appealed for integration of road safety messages into church programs and community outreach, stressing that “deliberate involvement by faith-based organizations is key to achieving safer roads in Nigeria.”
To strengthen engagement, Commander Lede demonstrated the FRSC Mobile App to the Bishop, explaining its features and encouraging its use for real-time access to FRSC services and safety information.
In his response, Bishop Musa lauded the initiative and commended the Sector Commander for his proactive approach to partnership and service. Describing Lede as a “worthy ambassador of both the FRSC and the Christian faith,” the Bishop encouraged him to remain steadfast in his mission of saving lives.
The Bishop further urged the Corps to intensify its campaigns against overloading and night travel, while advising closer collaboration with relevant government agencies to address poor road conditions in some areas.
The visit concluded with a special prayer of blessing offered by the Bishop for Commander Lede and the FRSC team, symbolizing a shared commitment to promoting safer roads and saving lives across the country.
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