He stated that the Corps had become more aware than ever of the growing necessity of all stakeholders working together and participating collectively.
Additionally, he stated that the Corps used this as a vital variable tool to help achieve the mileage logged within the given time frames.
He states that a major focus of these initiatives is a reinforced Inter-agency Joint Task Force (JTF) aimed at reducing the excesses of trailer drivers.
Enforcing adherence to laws prohibiting the careless use of trailers to transport people.
“This also includes vigorous media involvement, public education programs, and vigorous advocacy efforts conducted at vehicle parks throughout the Federation.
“Lastly, there was the successful deployment of appropriate personnel and logistics to cover them as well as the identification and mapping of strategic routes across the nation,” he added.
According to the head of the FRSC, the Corps actively engaged with the leaders of the various security agencies and transport unions.
He stated that the FCT Department of Road Traffic Services and State Traffic Management Agencies were included in this.
“All of these actions were taken to guarantee that every stakeholder, in the public and private sectors, plays a crucial part in solidifying highway safety.
“Given the above, I would like to draw your attention to the addition we have made to the standard enforcement of traffic laws pertaining to articulated trucks.
By starting to prosecute disobedient drivers through Mobile Court operations across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, we have taken things a step further.
More severe actions, including as the suspension and revocation of the national driver’s license, will then be implemented, he declared.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the FRSC Corps Marshal gave a speech on the distance to be covered in order to reduce the rate of traffic accidents before to the start of the 2024 Sallah special patrol.
These include traffic offenders on the country’s highways, injuries, and fatalities.
