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The Oyo state government has approved construction of two unit commands of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as part of its efforts to ensure safety on the roads.

The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin, made the disclosure when he received the management team of FRSC and staff College Senior Course 2 who were on a study tour to the ministry at the weekend. 

Professor Sangodoyin stated that when the construction of Ibadan Circular Road is completed, the FRSC unit commands will be constructed along the route, adding that the governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, signed FRSC station at Moniya six months ago, which is going to be like a school for the agency.

He also disclosed that one of the reasons for embarking on diverse road constructions in the state is to reduce accidents on the roads as part of its responsibilities to protect the lives and properties of its citizens.

Sangodoyin explained that it is not only the ‘ember’ months that contribute to accidents, but also bad roads, incompetent driving, and unworthy vehicles. 

According to the Commissioner, the state government is planning an improved transportation system through the construction of roads that would link all the zones in the state, and reduce time spent traveling.

He said: “If you move to Saki township road, which is 9.7 kilometers; it is a complete new road.

“Between 2011 and 2021 when the road was commissioned, the Moniya-Iseyin road was terrible, and fatal accidents used to occur. But now, the statistics on that road have revealed that accidents have reduced due to the completed construction of the road and drivers are now spending little amount to maintain their vehicles.”

Also speaking, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Tajudeen Raji, assured FRSC of a strong synergy, so as to ensure safety and reduce accidents on our roads.   

Highlighting the different steps taken to curb accidents on the road by the agency, the Commandant, Federal Road Safety Corp Staff College, Assistant Corp Marshall Benjamin Nkwonta, explained that sensitization is ongoing in the media, motor parks, Registered Transportation Corporations, and religious houses.

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He said the corps is creating awareness on the ‘ember’ months, adding that the enlightenment has worked overtime as a preventive measure.

The commandant urged the public to report any wrongdoing from officers while discharging their duties, stating that every officer has a name badge that could be mentioned when reporting.

He said: “If any officer demands a bribe from you, know the time of collection; check the name and the location, all you need to do is call us. We have zero tolerance for corruption.”

While imploring motorists to make sure they are psychologically and emotionally fit to drive, he implored them to utilize FRSC’s Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center to check the condition of their vehicles for free.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said nine passengers have sustained varying degrees of burns in an auto crash on Ogbomoso-Oyo Expressway.

The Sector Commander in the state, Joshua Adekanye, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan.

He said the accident, which occurred on yesterday, involved a trailer and a truck at Sekona area along Ogbomoso-Oyo Expressway.

Adekanye said that nine out of the total 13 people involved in the accident got burnt while four others escaped unhurt.

“The accident happened around 3:30 am on Saturday. The truck vehicle caught fire while the trailer collided with it.

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“The actual cause of the truck catching fire could not be ascertained because it happened at night,” he said.

He, however, said the likely cause of the trailer colliding with the truck might be speeding and wrongful overtaking.

According to him, the burnt victims were being referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital for treatment, adding that the RS11.31 Ogbomoso and RS11.312 Oolo Commands conducted rescued operation.

“Other agencies that carried out the rescue operation are the Fire Service and Odo-Oba Police Division,” he said.

Adekanye called on motorists to shun night travelling, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving to ensure safety on the roads.

Sagamu Unit Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has held a one-day workshop to sensitise drivers on road safety measures.

 This year’s workshop with the theme, “Speed thrills but kills,” was held at Awolowo Motor park in Sagamu, Ogun State.

 Chief Route Commander, Sule Okloho (Unit Commander Rs2.25) said it was in the FRSC tradition to sensitise the public, especially during the ‘ember months’ on road dangers.

He advised drivers to maintain speed limits to avoid accidents, obtain a valid driver’s licence and avoid route violations.

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FRSC Deputy Corps Commander, Ayodeji Olusoga Oseni, said road accidents had been on steady increase because most drivers’ attention are often diverted from the road.

 He identified talking or texting on mobile phones as a cause of road accidents.

 Adegbayi further educated the drivers on overloading, traffic signs, safety, emergencies, road lanes, wrongful overtaking, driving on the walkway,  smoking while driving and accidents.

 NYSC corp members at the event thrilled the participants with stage play titled “speed thrills but kills” to also pass the message to the participants.

The Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has appealed to 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, Mr Akeem Ganiyu, made the appeal 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 had been killed and those who had sustained serious injuries on the roads.

According to him, the event, celebrated from Nov.15 to Nov 20, comprise Africa Road Safety Day and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

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Ganiyu outlined some of the activities for this year’s celebration to include a visit to 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 on St. Shilloh on Nov.18, where they sympathised with the victims of road crashes at the accident and emergency ward, with donation of toiletries and other items.

Ganiyu reiterated the corps’ commitment to ensuring safer motoring environment through collective efforts of stakeholders and partners toward reducing road crashes across the country.

(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)