Tag: #TrafficSafety
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11 KILLED IN LONE VEHICLE CRASH ON LAGOS–ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State says 11 people have died in a lone accident on the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway. According to FRSC, the crash involved a Toyota vehicle that reportedly somersaulted and fell off the bridge on Sunday night, trapping all occupants inside. Officials say FRSC rescue teams,…
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FRSC, FUEL MARKETERS TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP TRUCK SAFETY ON RIVERS ROADS
Big trucks, bigger risks—so the FRSC and energy marketers are joining forces in Rivers to make sure what’s moving fuel doesn’t move chaos on the roads. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) to train personnel in Rivers State on improving road safety compliance among…
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EASTER TRAVEL ALERT: FRSC WARNS GOMBE MOTORISTS AGAINST SPEEDING
With Easter traffic set to surge, road safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alive. The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists in Gombe State against rush driving during the Easter celebrations, stressing that speeding and aggressive manoeuvres greatly increase crash risks. Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura said safety must come…
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EID-EL-FITR: FRSC BOSS URGES ROAD USERS TO STAY SAFE, PATIENT
As muslims celebrate Eid, the FRSC Corps Marshal is reminding Nigerians that safety, patience, and discipline should extend from Ramadan to the roads. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to maintain safety consciousness during and after the Eid-el-Fitr…
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DRIVERS URGE FEDERAL GOVT TO SPEED UP SOKOTO-GUSAU-FUNTUA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AHEAD OF YEAR-END RUSH
Road users and commercial drivers have called on the Federal Government to expedite the reconstruction of the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua road project to ease heavy vehicular traffic expected at year-end. Despite the involvement of three different companies, residents lament the slow pace impacting travel times and safety. Driver Malam Mu’assimu Auwal praised the project but noted that…
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FRSC ONDO URGES MOTORISTS: STAY FOCUSED, AVOID SPEEDING AND OVERLOADING TO STAY SAFE THIS YULETIDE
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Command has issued a strong warning to motorists to avoid distracted driving, speeding, and overloading during the festive season to prevent road accidents. Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, the FRSC State Sector Commander, emphasized this during the 2025 Ember months stakeholders meeting held in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
