News Investigators/ The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger State Command, has inaugurated the Zero Road Traffic Crashes campaign as part of its end-of-year Operations, with a call on motorists to take responsibility for their safety and that of other road users.
Aishat Sa’adu, Niger Sector Commander of FRSC inaugurated the campaign on Thursday during a stakeholders engagement in Minna.
According to sector commander, the campaign, themed: “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving,” is aimed at reducing road crashes and fatalities usually associated with increased human and vehicular movements during the Yuletide.
“This exercise is a key component of our operational strategy to ensure that every road user arrives alive during the festive season,” she said.
Mrs Sa’adu noted that the operation emphasises the human factor as a major cause of accidents, hence the need for caution by both drivers and passengers.
She listed the command’s operational focus to include increased patrol visibility, strict speed enforcement, public enlightenment, prompt rescue operations, and sustained collaboration with sister security agencies and transport unions.
She said that all patrol teams and special marshals would be deployed on major routes including Minna–Bida, Suleja–Minna, Mokwa–Kontagora and other critical highways across the state.
The sector commander appealed to motorists to shun speeding, overloading, drunk driving and the use of mobile phones while driving, stressing that no journey is worth the loss of life.
“Passengers also have a responsibility to speak up when a driver is violating traffic rules,” she said.
She appreciated the support of the FRSC Headquarters, the Niger State Government, and stakeholders in the transport sector for their cooperation toward safer roads.
Mrs Sa’adu urged all road users to embrace the vision of zero road traffic crashes and make the festive period a safe and joyous one for everyone.
“Together, we can ensure that at the end of the year, no life is lost needlessly on our roads,” she said.
NAN
