The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to curb mixed loading, speeding, and other leading causes of road traffic crashes across Nigeria.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, highlighting renewed strategies to improve road safety nationwide.
Mohammed revealed that the FRSC high command recently held a strategic meeting to review ongoing operations, assess prevailing challenges, and formulate practical solutions to enhance safety on Nigerian roads.
According to him, the initiative is part of broader efforts to make highways safer and more accessible for all categories of road users.
A major concern identified by the corps is the persistent practice of mixed loading, where articulated vehicles transport both goods and passengers.
The FRSC boss described the trend as dangerous, stressing that it poses significant risks to human lives.
He also underscored excessive speeding as a critical factor contributing to road crashes, noting that it remains one of the most consistent causes of fatal accidents nationwide.
To address these challenges, the FRSC is adopting localised enforcement strategies tailored to specific environments.
Mohammed explained that the approach would involve closer collaboration with key stakeholders, including security agencies, community leaders, non-governmental organisations, and other government institutions.
The corps marshal further emphasised the importance of sustained public enlightenment campaigns, urging motorists to embrace responsible driving habits, discipline, and strict adherence to traffic regulations.
Reaffirming the agency’s commitment, Mohammed assured Nigerians that the FRSC would strengthen its operational capacity and continue to enforce road safety laws effectively.
According to him, reckless driving and endangering other road users would attract strict sanctions.
He also spoke on the impact of ongoing capacity-building programmes for FRSC personnel, noting that while training is continuous, its effects may not be immediately evident.
“Within three months, we can begin to observe measurable impact, but more significant results are expected by the second quarter and towards the end of the year,” he said.
Mohammed expressed optimism that sustained reforms and targeted interventions would lead to a notable reduction in road traffic crashes and improved safety outcomes across the country.
