The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State is calling on passengers to speak up against the recklessness of commercial bus drivers as the rushing period of the year approaches, to prevent road traffic crashes.
Deputy Corps Commander, Policy, Research and Statistics Department, Sector Command, John Oku, made this call during a visit to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, (COOUTH) Amaku-Awka, the state capital.
The visit was part of activities marking the 2024 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Oku, accompanied by other officers and the chairperson of the Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA), stressed the need to address human factors that contribute to road accidents, such as driver negligence, failure to adhere to traffic rules, and lack of proper training.
“We have been running a week-long activity in commemoration of World Day for RTC Remembrance. We came here to see those RTC victims to give them some consumables to aid their quick recovery.
“RTCs don’t just happen, they are caused either by the driver’s negligence, failure to heed to traffic rules or act when he is supposed to as well as poor training and many other issues,” Oku said.
Oku also highlighted the theme for the year, emphasizing that more passengers die than drivers in road traffic crashes.
He urged passengers to speak up if they notice unsafe driving behavior to prevent accidents.
Chairperson of ROSOWA, Mrs. Chinwe Nwokike, echoed Oku’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for road users to exercise greater restraint during the ember months. She appealed to drivers to prioritize safety over profit.
“I’m just begging everybody to be very careful. Let us have our lives because it’s very important to our wives, our husbands, our children, and all our relatives. Don’t bring sorrow into your family ahead of the festivity.
“I also appeal to the drivers to drive with care. Remember that you are carrying human beings and not sardines. Be careful so that we’ll be safe,” Nwokike said.
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