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FRSC, ANAMBRA GOVT STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP ON GRASSROOTS ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS

By Chisom Okpala

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Anambra State Government have renewed their commitment to strengthening grassroots road safety awareness and reducing road traffic crashes across the state.

The commitment was made when the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, Corps Commander Bridget Asakhauno, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Barr. Vin Ifeanyi Ezeaka, in his office on Aug. 26.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to explore areas of collaboration, particularly in promoting community based road safety initiatives through local government authorities and grassroots communities.

Discussions focused on intensifying public enlightenment on safe driving practices, compliance with traffic regulations, responsible road use and pedestrian safety.

They also emphasised the need to raise awareness about the dangers of reckless driving, excessive speeding and other traffic violations that often lead to avoidable crashes.

Speaking during the meeting, Ezeaka stressed the need to take road safety campaigns beyond urban centres to communities at the grassroots.

He described local communities as critical stakeholders in promoting compliance with road safety regulations and advocated sustained sensitisation programmes in rural communities, schools, markets, motor parks and other public places.

According to him, such programmes will help educate motorists, commercial drivers, pedestrians and other road users on responsible road use and the need to prioritise safety.

Earlier, Asakhauno reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to strengthening partnerships with relevant stakeholders to advance road safety education across the state.

She said collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs would enable the Corps to reach more grassroots communities through coordinated advocacy and public enlightenment programmes.

Asakhauno said the initiatives were aimed at promoting safer road use and reducing road traffic crashes.

The two officials expressed optimism that sustained institutional collaboration, increased public awareness and active community participation would enhance road safety consciousness, reduce traffic related fatalities and contribute to safer communities across Anambra.

Chisom Okpala is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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FRSC, ANAMBRA EDUCATION MINISTRY TO JOIN FORCES ON ROAD SAFETY IN SCHOOLS

By Obiageli Nwankwo

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has called for stronger collaboration with the State Ministry of Education to promote road safety awareness and standards in schools.

The Sector Commander, Joyce Nnenna Alexander made the appeal when the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, paid a courtesy visit to the FRSC Sector Command in Awka.

Alexander said the collaboration was necessary to implement road safety education, establish road safety clubs, organize road safety weeks, and standardize school buses in line with national and international best practices.

She noted that Anambra has yet to include road safety education in its school curriculum, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education. She also expressed concern that many school buses across the country still fail to meet safety standards, with children often overcrowded or sitting on each other’s laps.

“Our strategy is to catch them young. When pupils are trained, they become safety ambassadors who can even remind their parents of road safety rules.”

Responding, Prof. Chuma-Udeh commended the FRSC for its efforts in road safety enlightenment and assured the Ministry’s readiness to partner with the Corps in school-based campaigns to protect lives on Anambra roads.

Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

HUMAN ERROR MAJOR CAUSE OF ROAD CRASHES IN NIGERIA – FRSC… AS COMMAND SEEKS MEDIA PARTNERSHIP

By Uche Kalu :

The Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, Joyce Nnenna Alexander has stressed that human error is a significant contributor to road crashes in Nigeria, accounting for up to 80% of incidents. Alexander made this assertion during a one-day training program organized by the command for Anambra journalists on March 6, 2025, at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre in Awka.

Joyce Alexander identified various factors responsible for road crashes, echoing research that suggests human, mechanical and environmental factors as responsible for road crashes especially in Anambra State, stressing that such human factors as over speeding, tiredness, making or answering phone calls, use of alcohol, over confidence in ones driving skills as well as unmindful attitude towards use of seat belt.

According to the Corps Commander, mechanical factors contributing to road crashes included; distractions while driving, failure to check essential vehicle systems, such as wipers, lighting, and headlamps; disregard for traffic codes and regulations, poor vehicle maintenance, ignorance of safe trekking spaces, neglecting routine checks, such as morning parade inspections for water and oil levels

“A vehicle must be fit before hitting the road. For a vehicle to be fit, it must always have spare parts like valid documents, functional wipers, tyres,clear mirror, etc,” Alexander explained.

Joyce Alexander also emphasized the significance of environmental factors, citing potholes and driving during rainfall as major concerns, stressing the importance of exercising caution during heavy rain, as it can lead to collapsed bridges and other hazards. Additionally, Alexander urged drivers to manage their emotions effectively, warning that failure to do so can lead to reckless behavior behind the wheel, adding, “driving thrills but it kills.”

The Corps Chief emphasized that the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) primary objective is to ensure road safety and reduce accidents by 10% annually, aligning with the global target of 50% reduction by 2030 set by the world transport regulatory body. To achieve this goal, the Corps Chief underscored the importance of collaboration with the media, recognizing that effective partnership with the Fourth Estate is crucial to the FRSC’s success.

The state Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, expressed gratitude to the FRSC Command for organizing the training. He emphasized the significance of the exercise, noting that it would have a profound impact on media practitioners in the state and, by extension, the general public through enhanced reportage.

Odogwu assured that the lessons learned from the training would benefit not only the journalists but also the public, who would gain from more informed and responsible reporting.

The highlight of the event was the media training, expertly facilitated by the FRSC Sector Training Officers, Deputy Corps Commander Caroline Adaora Olise and Chief Route Commander Reginald Iheanacho Irechukwu bringing their wealth of knowledge and experience to the training.

* Kalu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *