The Federal Road Safety Corps has flagged off the 2025 Ember Months Public Enlightenment and Sensitisation Campaign in Benue State.
The Enlightenment and Sensitisation Campaign is an annual tradition aimed at promoting safety on Nigerian roads.
The Sector Commander, FRSC in Benue State, North Central Nigeria, Steve Ayodele, who flagged off the campaign in Makurdi, the state capital, said the exercise was part of the measures adopted by the Corps to intensify advocacy and public awareness during this period due to increased travel and higher traffic volume.
He thanked the media for their unwavering commitment to advancing road safety enlightenment.
“Your platforms have played a crucial role in amplifying our voices and increasing road safety awareness in Nigeria.”
Dwelling on the theme for this year’s campaign, “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving”, Ayodele emphasises that human factors, particularly driver behaviour, were the major causes of road crashes in the country.
He said, to address these issues, the FRSC has outlined actionable measures for the 2025 campaign, including deploying personnel on highways, conducting vehicle checks, organising awareness, as well as raising activities nationwide.
“These efforts aim to reduce road crashes and casualties during the ember months.
“The upcoming international conference on road crash victims is another step towards addressing road safety challenges in Africa.“
He expressed delight with the support of the Benue State Government and other stakeholders in the road safety efforts and urged synergy to create safer roads and a better future for the nation.
“Let us all commit to changing our road traffic behaviour for the well-being of all, so that together, we can make a difference in ensuring safer roads and fuller lives for everyone in our beloved nation.“