Ember Months: FRSC Sends Warning To Nigerians

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged road users to abide by all the traffic regulations, especially during the ember months.

FRSC zonal commander, ACM. Godwin Omiko gave the warning at the flag-off of The Ember Month campaign, held at the investment motor park in Dutse, Jigawa State.

The commander noted that Ember Months are known for increased vehicular movements which results in the loss of lives and properties as a result of motor accidents.

He explained that overspeeding and overloading are the major factors causing accidents in Nigeria.

He, however, said the FRSC has been intensifying efforts towards road traffic crash reduction through massive campaign against violation of traffic rules.

“Over the years since inception, the Federal Road Safety Corps has been ahead on public education and proper use of the road by sensitizing the general public on maintaining good road use ethics in Nigeria

“Road traffic crashes have been a menace to the most productive ages in our society with attendant losses in the country’s GDP of 5%

“Overspeeding causes the driver not to have firm control over the vehicle while in motion thereby increasing the risk of being involved in a traffic crash while overloading creates an imbalance on the vehicle when in motion and this exerts maximum pressure on the vehicle tires,” he said.

He advised road users to observe and abide by traffic rules and regulations to achieve a hitch-free Ember Months.