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By Akpan David, Calabar
The Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS6.2 Cross River Sector Command, Joseph W. Toby has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), to help them amplify road safety campaigns..
He spoke at NUJ state council in Calabar when he called on chairman and other officials of NUJ in Calabar, saying the campaigns are the nationwide clampdown on fake and illegal number plates.
Toby reeled out their initiatives, stating that educational campaigns are crucial in informing the public about traffic rules and the importance of safe road usage.
“The media plays a vital role in eliminating misinformation and ensuring that road users receive accurate updates. We rely on your support to ensure the public is well-informed about our ongoing initiatives and campaign against illegal plate numbers,” he said.
He stressed on need for strategic partnership with NUJ will eliminate the issues of misinformation and misconceptions.
The Sector Commander said that road safety is a shared responsibility, urging stakeholders to work together to make roads safer.
“As we join hands to actualise safer roads, may we enjoy fuller lives,” he concluded.
He reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safer roads.
He noted that the FRSC is responsible for making Nigerian roads safer but needs strategic collaboration with stakeholders to achieve reasonable successes.
He disclosed that they have a target of reducing road carnage in the counyrt by ten per cent.
He said the reduction is alignment with its mandate.
“The FRSC has set a corporate goal to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities by 10% by 2025. This objective is driven by six key policy thrusts introduced by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed,” Toby said.
He said some of the ways they would use to achieve the reduction include, repositioning operational strategies, continuous staff training, strategic partnerships, digital transformation, discipline, and staff welfare.
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