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FRSC Charges Nigerians On Traffic Rules
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has reiterated its call for total commitment of all Nigerians to reducing road accidents through strict adherence to traffic rules.
The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Nseobong Akpabio, made the call at the maiden biannual public enlightenment of the RS2.110, Ikotun Unit Command, held at Samkoll Garden, Ikotun, Lagos, on Saturday.
Akpabio said the irreparability of human lives made it compulsory for all Nigerians to take the issue of road safety serious and be ambassadors of the crusade.
“Nobody can pay for a life, as no amount of compensation can bring back lives lost to road crashes.
“If you have time to visit hospitals and mortuaries you will see what disobedience to traffic rules has made many Nigeria become.
“Wastages on our roads call for total commitment of everyone whether in the southern, western, eastern or northern part of Nigeria. Road safety is a joint responsibility of all,” he said.
Akpabio urged road users to desist from taking hard drugs, use of mobile phones while driving, neglect of seat belt and disobeying traffic signs.
“The use of drugs, mobile phones, failure to use seat belt, among others, have become agent of death to many and have led lot to permanent disability. Road does not even recognise chief executive,” he noted.
He charged law-enforcement agents to be committed and firm in discharging their civic duties without favour.
“In 2013, our goal is to reduce road crash significantly, and we will continue in the campaign to ensure safety of our stakeholders and make meaningful contributions to preserve lives of Nigerians,” he assured.
The Unit Commander, Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos, Iwuoha Chinwendu, called for attitudinal change by Nigerians in the usage of roads.
The Chairman, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Adebayo Bello, called on road users to be tolerant.
Bello, who was represented by his vice chairman, Mr Kunle Olowopejo, said the LCDA would soon inaugurate a Road Safety Day to sensitise the public to the need for safety on the road.