By correspondent
As the World moves closer to Yuletide, the Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has cautioned motorists to be conscious of their safety and that of other road users to avoid crashes before, during, and after the Yuletide.
The FRSC Unit Commander, Akeem Ganiyu, appealed during a news briefing to commemorate the Road Traffic Crashes Remembrance Day on Monday in Ota, Ogun.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ganiyu spoke against the backdrop of this year’s ember months’ campaign, with the theme: Speed kills but Thrills: Avoid loading and drive responsively.”
He said that the event was aimed at remembering all those who lost their lives had been killed and those who sustained serious injuries on the roads.
According to him, the event, celebrated from Nov.15 to Nov 20, comprised Africa Road Safety Day and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Ganiyu outlined some of the activities for this year’s celebration including a visit to the NUPENG mosque and toll-gate, Ota, on Nov. 17 to pass the FRSC Corps Marshal’s message to the congregation.
He added that the FRSC personnel also visited St. Shilloh on Nov.18, where they sympathized with the victims of road crashes at the accident and emergency ward of the institution with donations of toiletries and other items.
Ganiyu reiterated the corps’ commitment to ensuring a safer motoring environment through collective efforts of stakeholders and partners towards reducing road crashes across the country. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
