…donates items to crash victims
The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has urged motorists to prioritise safety and avoid reckless behaviour on the roads, especially in the Ember Months.
The Ember months are a period often associated with heightened travel and increased road crashes across the country.
Speaking during a visit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, to commemorate the 2025 African Road Safety Day and the World Day for Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims, the President of ROSOWA, Hajia Nafisah Shehu Mohammed, urged drivers to exercise maximum caution to prevent avoidable tragedies.
Mrs Mohammed advised motorists to avoid speeding, refrain from using phones while driving, and ensure their vehicles are properly checked before trips, noting that most crashes during festive periods result from human error and poor vehicle maintenance.
“My advice is simple. Drive safely, avoid distractions, check your vehicles, and don’t drink and drive.
“A lot of crashes we see are preventable, especially during this period when movement increases,” she said.
She lamented the rise in hit-and-run cases, particularly in Abuja, describing the trend as worrisome and demanding stiffer penalties for offenders.
“We are seeing too many hit-and-run incidents. This is a wake-up call for stronger deterrents,” the ROSOWA President added.
She reaffirmed the association’s commitment to promoting road safety and supporting crash victims across the country.
Deputy Corps Commander Henrietta Henshaw, who represented the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), urged motorists and passengers to remain vigilant, advising travellers to monitor drivers during long trips and insist on rest stops when necessary.
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The Head of Emergency at FMC Jabi, Dr. Sumaila Timothy, on behalf of the Management, commended the group, noting that most RTC cases treated at the hospital stem from reckless driving, brake failure, and poor road use practices.
“Only yesterday, we treated 18 victims from a single crash caused by brake failure. Many of these tragedies are avoidable,” he said.
He thanked ROSOWA for its continued support, describing the visit as “timely and impactful”.
The ROSOWA visit featured targeted welfare support, including full sponsorship of the medical bills of an elderly female hit-and-run victim who suffers memory loss, and special medical package for a male patient with kidney complications, and financial support for an elderly amputee.
The association donated hospital stretchers, wheelchairs, crutches, toiletries, disinfectants, and cash tokens to road crash victims.