Abuja, Nigeria – (African Boulevard News) – In a bid to curb the alarming rate of road accidents in Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on rickety vehicles. With lives lost and injuries sustained due to the poor conditions of these vehicles, this move by the FRSC is seen as a step in the right direction towards ensuring safer roads for all Nigerians.
According to statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria ranks high in road accident fatalities, with over 60% of these accidents attributed to the poor conditions of vehicles. The FRSC, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, has identified this as a major cause for concern and has therefore taken proactive measures.
The immediate clampdown on rickety vehicles is a crucial step towards improving road safety in Nigeria. Vehicles deemed unsafe for use will be impounded, and their owners will be penalized. This action sends a strong message to vehicle owners and drivers, emphasizing the importance of roadworthiness in ensuring the safety of all road users.
In a press release, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, highlighted the significance of this initiative. He emphasized that the eradication of rickety vehicles from Nigerian roads is a top priority for the agency. “We cannot continue to endanger the lives of innocent Nigerians by allowing vehicles that are clearly not fit for the road to ply our highways,” he said. “We must create an environment of safety and security for all road users.”
The campaign against rickety vehicles is not limited to private vehicles alone. Commercial vehicles, such as public buses and taxis, will also undergo strict inspections. This move is crucial as these vehicles usually transport a large number of passengers daily, and any defect could have catastrophic consequences.
The FRSC has called on Nigerians to support this initiative by reporting any rickety vehicles they come across while using the roads. Road users are encouraged to take note of the license plate numbers and descriptions of these vehicles and report them to the nearest FRSC office or call the emergency hotline.
This clampdown on rickety vehicles aligns with the FRSC’s commitment to reducing road accidents and fatalities in Nigeria. The agency is working tirelessly to ensure that all road users are safe on Nigerian highways. With this crackdown, it is hopeful that the number of accidents caused by vehicle defects will significantly decrease, ultimately saving lives.
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Abuja, Nigeria – (African Boulevard News) – In a bid to reduce road accidents in Nigeria, the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has commenced the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country,
