Mr. Anthony Uga, the FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, emphasized this in an interview with journalists in Ota, Ogun State, highlighting three separate accidents that resulted in the tragic loss of 16 lives within a span of six days along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The FRSC underscores the necessity for a behavioral shift among motorists, emphasizing that drivers should prioritize safety measures such as taking breaks when fatigued during long-distance journeys.

“Fatigue significantly affects driving. If you feel tired, it’s crucial to park and rest,” expressed Mr. Uga. Furthermore, he urged drivers to avoid night travels and reduce speed to curb the prevalence of accidents on the highway.

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In a proactive move, the FRSC advises passengers to actively caution drivers displaying risky behavior. They also encourage passengers to report such incidents by utilizing the FRSC toll line, facilitating the identification and potential intervention with these erring drivers.

In efforts to promote road safety, the FRSC has initiated awareness campaigns at motor stations, specifically targeting drivers to abstain from driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, aiming to curb the incidence of accidents.

Uga highlighted the importance of heightened vigilance for motorists navigating the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, emphasizing caution due to the ongoing road rehabilitation efforts.

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Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command have commended the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) for effectively managing road traffic in the State despite the population increase.

This was disclosed earlier today by the Oyo State Coordinator of the FRSC Special Marshals Mr. Adegbotoluwa John who led a delegation of the leadership of the Marshals on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman OYRTMA , Mogaji Akin Fagbemi Ph.D. at the Authority’s Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

In his address, the State Coordinator expressed great satisfaction with the operational policies and procedures of the Authority and sought for a more concerted effort between the FRSC Special Marshals and men of OYRTMA in a bid to maintain sanity on the roads and reduce road traffic crashes to its barest minimum if not completely eliminated.

Responding, the OYRTMA Boss expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Special Marshals and equally commended them for the great humanitarian work they do in the society particularly as it relates to road safety and traffic management in the State.

In his words, Dr. Fagbemi said; “we acknowledge the giant strides of the FRSC Special Marshals particularly as regards the management of traffic at strategic locations across the State.

We are happy for this call for further collaborations and I can assure you of our immediate readiness to enhance our existing relationship to better the traffic situation in the State”, Dr. Fagbemi said.

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Furthermore, the Executive Chairman revealed that, “there would be a special synergy between the FRSC Marshals and the OYRTMA Mayors in the State in a bid to ensure seamless coordination of activities between the two bodies”, he concluded.

During the visit, the State Coordinator, Mr. Adegbotoluwa presented a certificate of participation to Dr. Fagbemi who represented the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde at the 2021 Sectoral Workshop of the Special Marshals held in Ibadan with the theme “Volunteerism beyond Ember Months: The Role of Special Marshals in Combating RTC”.

E-signed:

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, Ph.D,

Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism,

Oyo State.

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Oladele made the disclosure during the 2019 Children’s Day celebration and Road Safety Club session held at the FRSC headquarters in Abeokuta, NAN reports.

The commander disclosed that six of the children, a boy and five girls, died in a road crash at Olorunsogo in Abeokuta on Jan. 25.

He added that the FRSC had over the past 31 years of its existence placed special premium on the protection of children from traffic-related dangers.

‘‘We have devoted special attention to the propagation of Road Safety Clubs in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools where road safety ideas are being taught.

‘‘We have a total of 774 Road Safety Clubs in Primary and Secondary Schools across Ogun State.

‘‘We have also included child safety education in our public enlightenment programmes in churches, mosques and motor parks across Ogun State.

‘‘All of these efforts are to ensure that we make a difference in the everyday life of our children.

‘‘Ogun State has a peculiar traffic situation; we have a very high number of trucks plying highways in the state.

‘‘One of my saddest moments as Sector Commander was the day we lost one of our children in a road traffic crash.

‘‘She was an undergraduate of the Tai Solarin University of Education who had just concluded her internship with us here in FRSC.

‘‘The memory of the young lady still brings me pain,” he said.

He urged children not to use an ear-piece when walking on the road or while on a bike and in a taxi.

‘‘You should always remind daddy and mummy of traffic rules and regulations and politely warn them against the various dangerous habits on the road,’’ he said.

A student of Mercyland College, Abeokuta, Ajayi Oluwapelumi, commended the FRSC for organising the programme.

She said the road safety club in schools had assisted the children to know more on how to conduct themselves on the roads.

Also speaking, Sanyaolu Oluwanifemi from Alaba Lawson Royal College, Abeokuta, also thanked the FRSC for the programme and called on motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations.

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