The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked motorists in Akwa Ibom to embrace responsible driving in order to promote road safety.
FRSC Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Felicia Kalu, made the call at a press briefing in Uyo on Wednesday.
Kalu, speaking in commemoration of the 2026 African Road Safety Day and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims, said responsible driving was critical to road safety.
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She said that the day was set aside by the United Nations to remember millions of lives lost or hurt in road traffic crashes.
Kalu described the theme of the 2026 edition of the day: “A Light that Unites Us” as “most relevant”
She said that the theme was a wake-up call for road users to remember road accident victims and their families.
The sector commander said FRSC would continue to raise awareness of safe road practices.
“We are remembering our brothers and sisters who lost their lives through road crashes. We are sensitising motorists on road safety, so that all of us will drive and stay alive,” he said.
Kalu said that the command had intensified public enlightenment, advocacy and enforcement activities to reduce road traffic crashes in the state.
She said the command had increased its presence on major roads and expanded safety campaigns to churches, motor parks, markets, and schools.
“The initiative is to reach a wider segment of the population with road safety messages, compliance with traffic regulations, and the dangers of speeding,” she said.
The sector commander urged road users, especially drivers, to prioritise safety as the yuletide season drew near.
He urged drivers to keep their vehicles in road worthy conditions, use quality tyres, and avoid alcohol and speeding
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