Yuletide: FRSC intensifies campaign to reduce road crashes in Nasarawa

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwanga Unit Command, has embarked on an intensive campaign to reduce road crashes in Nasarawa State during the yuletide season.

Byencit Ndam-Gambo, FRSC Akwanga Unit Commander, inaugurated the campaign on Tuesday in Akwanga Local Government Area.

She said that the FRSC was collaborating with community leaders to curtail road crashes in the area, especially during festivities usually characterised by heavy traffic.

According to her, the initiative is part of their effort to achieve zero accidents in the area by promoting a safer and more responsible driving culture among residents.

“To achieve this goal, the FRSC has been engaging traditional, religious, youth, and union leaders in crucial discussions.

“Recently, we held meetings at the palaces of the District Head of Akwanga, Chief Anthony Yamusa, District Head of Wakama, Chief Adams Makka-Nangba, and Gwaje District Head, Mr. Kasimu Kpabai.

“We also held sensitisation at mechanic workshops, motor parks, and market squares, and we interacted with various unions and groups in the streets of Akwanga,” she said.

The unit commanders said that the sensitisation campaign would be extended to places of worship and other public centres in Akwanga and environs.

She identified overloading, speeding, dangerous overtaking, and disregard for traffic rules and regulations as major causes of road crashes.

Ndam-Gambo called on motorists to support the corps on the campaign by obeying traffic rules to ensure their safety during this period.

The unit commander also appreciated Jeremiah Umaru, House of Representatives member representing Akwanga/Nassarawa-Eggon/Wamba, for always supporting the FRSC campaigns to save lives.