Speaking on behalf of the Corps Marshal of FRSC Shehu Mohammed,Ogun State Sector Commander Corp’s Commander Akinwumi Fasakin highlighted heightened measures to curb road accidents, ensure smoother traffic, and promote safety during the busy holiday season.
He disclosed this during a press conference held at the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) secretariat Oke-Ilewo , Abeokuta.
Shehu emphasized that the Ember Months, typically marked by increased travel, often result in road congestion and accidents.
The Corps Marshal attributed these incidents to reckless driving behaviour, which he said makes the journey perilous for road users .
He urged the Corps’ to intensified their efforts to promote road safety and reduce crashes.
“We have launched Mega Public Enlightenment and Sensitization Campaigns in all states and the Federal Capital Territory, with enforcement measures on high alert.”
The Corps Marshal also revealed revised public education strategies to engage both drivers and passengers.
"We have revised our public education strategy, introducing new dynamic approaches. These include mega town hall meetings, motorcades, transit, rest areas, and loading bays advocacy.
"This strategy arose from the need to engage passengers and encourage them to assert their rights, thereby curbing drivers' excesses, because it is on record that more passengers are killed in road traffic crashes than drivers.
"Hence the need to take up the responsibility of being more vigilant while on transit."
Meanwhile , the Ogun State Sector Commander of FRSC Corp’s commander, Akinwumi Fasakin
announced that motorists violating traffic rules, such as over speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, or using phones while driving, will face immediate arrest and prosecution.
He added that the state will also establish mobile courts during the ember months to expedite the prosecution of offenders, sending a strong message about the importance of adhering to traffic regulations.
Fasakin further detailed collaboration with other agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), to enforce strict traffic rules.
"We are going to enforce strict traffic rule and regulations. The command will also with NDLEA, TRACE, and other relevant agencies to arrest errand motors on highway across h state
"We are also working with federal ministry of works and state ministry by putting in place palliatives for some bad portion roads in the state. This is at the outcome of our road safety audit so that we can have smooth traffic during the ember month.
"Lagos- Ibadan, Ijebu Ode, Sagamu express way , our men will be there 24hrs to ensure that no motorist sleep on the road during the festive season and at the same time to endure safety on our Nigerian roads ."
