FRSC Reaffirms Commitment to Road Safety Strategy
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FRSC Reaffirms Commitment to Road Safety Strategy
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restated its dedication to achieving the goals outlined in the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) II document, aimed at developing and applying missing blocks to achieve the mission and vision of road safety in Nigeria.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed made this declaration in response to the inauguration of the National Road Safety Advisory Council by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on Friday.
According to Mohammed, the FRSC now has a greater commitment to persuading all stakeholders to share in the vision that road safety requires more attention, care, and funding.
He emphasized that the Corps is absolutely committed to improving its visibility, performance, rescue response time, technology-driven operations, and respect for law-abiding road users.
Mohammed noted that achieving these goals requires the collaboration of all stakeholders, who must come together to share responsibilities as key players.
This collective effort will enable the Corps to do more, do better, and save more lives, as well as prevent wanton destruction of properties of Nigerian citizens on the roads, ultimately contributing to the economic growth and development of the nation.
To ensure the seamless realization of the NRSS, the FRSC has implemented several initiatives.
The establishment and utilization of the National Traffic Radio are expected to expand road safety education and enlightenment, while active collaboration with various stakeholders, motorists, and government agencies, ministries, and parastatals will facilitate a multi-faceted approach to road safety.
The Corps will also prioritize continuous training of personnel on road safety management and deployment of advanced technology. Furthermore, the FRSC will strengthen its enforcement capacity to reduce road crashes, improve visibility on the road to ensure safer travel, and deploy adequate technology in its operational front.
Mohammed appealed to the motoring public to cooperate with FRSC personnel deployed on the highways to maintain safety of lives and properties.
He emphasized that public cooperation is key to realizing the envisioned safety on Nigerian roads.
