EMBER MONTHS: FRSC URGE TRAVELLERS TO REPORT RECKLESS DRIVERS TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS
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In an effort to lower the number of accidents during the 2024 ember months, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday urged drivers to report careless driving on the roadways.
As it wrapped up a number of activities for its national ember month sensitisation efforts, the commission issued the call.
“Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers” is the campaign’s tagline.
On November 6, 2024, in Jos, the FRSC’s Plateau State Command began its campaign.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Maxwell Plateau, the state’s Sector Commander for the FRSC, highlighted the necessity of drivers changing their attitude.
He stressed that passengers have the right to a safe drive and encouraged them to caution drivers who violate road rules.
“We must appreciate the selfless services the transport subsector in the country ensures that the movement of people, goods, and services get to their destinations safely.
“However, we must be deliberate in playing our role to maximize safety. As such, FRSC will, at this critical moment, intensify, increase visibility, provide prompt response to rescue, and add more gravity to the enforcement of traffic rules and regulations to ensure our safety. However, passengers also have their own roles to play.
“By reporting reckless driving and adhering to road safety guidelines, travellers can contribute to a safer ember month period. Remember, safe arrival is everyone’s responsibility, ” the Sector Commander said.
Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State and the Special Guest of Honour, praised the FRSC for its efforts to clean the country’s roads, lower traffic accidents, and remove road congestion.
Yakubu Dalyop, the state head of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, declared that the union would make every effort to assist the state’s efforts to improve road safety.
In that regard, he revealed, NUTRW had plotted plans, including the formation of a task group to guarantee that each vehicle loading at their parks is thoroughly inspected and that the tires are suitable for the trip.
“No vehicle will be allowed to carry overload. All passengers must complete the passenger manifest,” he added.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Noel Nkup, the governor said he is so much aware of the challenges faced by commuters, considering the state of the roads in the State and assured that very soon there will be positive changes on the roads for people to have safer roads”.
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