In order to ensure that there is a sufficient flow of information to save lives and reduce highway carnage, the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) declared Wednesday that it would be boosting its collaboration with the media.
This was announced by Basset Eshiet, the FRSC Sector Commander of Delta Command, during the opening of a free one-day driving course for media in Delta.
The training was arranged yesterday in Asaba by the corps’ state command, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Eshiet clarified that the corps’ primary duty was to save lives by averting traffic accidents, not to make money for the government.
He claimed that in order to accomplish this, the corps had used all available resources, including using the media and a variety of stakeholders to emphasize the importance of road safety to drivers and other users.
According to the head of road safety, the purpose of the training was to give journalists the necessary understanding of their responsibilities, rights, and obligations as well as those of other road users.
He continued by saying that the training served as a forum for the dissemination of knowledge to encourage drivers to drive with the proper mindset and self-discipline.
Eshiet claims that the FRSC has created procedures for apprehending criminals and suitable punishments for the different offenses in order to act as a deterrent.
He denounced the practice of truck drivers permitting people to sit on their cargo and mentioned that task squads were organized to capture violators everywhere in the nation.
The head of road safety cited discipline, tolerance, and a positive outlook as essential components of both safe and competent driving.
In an effort to prevent and minimize traffic accidents, he urged drivers to drive with love and concern for other road users by eschewing a competitive mindset.
He stated, “I’m calling on journalists and other stakeholders to work with us to decrease road crashes to the minimum in Nigeria. They are a problem, and we should all come together to tackle them.
In a lecture titled “Unsafe Driving Practices/Defensive Driving Skills,” Head of Training Ikechukwu Nwizu stated that drivers might reduce traffic accidents by using their understanding of traffic laws and road signs.
In his view, drivers may reduce the number of accidents on the road by not speeding, especially in areas with high traffic, getting enough sleep, and maintaining their cars properly.
He advised against using cell phones, engaging in excessive conversation, using sleepy medicines or alcohol, as well as using mobile phones while driving because these activities require complete focus. (NAN)
Nwizu, who listed the legal driving age as being between 18 and 70 years old, cautioned that making bad choices and driving recklessly might result in fatalities, financial losses, and the orphanage of children.
Prior to this, Churchill Oyowe, the Delta Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), expressed gratitude to the FRSC for giving his colleagues in the state training.
He mentioned that it will give journalists and other road users the skills they need to guarantee the safety of lives on the road and to drive responsibly.
As journalists, we frequently travel the country reporting on stories and events that are essential to maintaining public awareness.
In order to protect both our safety and the safety of others on the road, he stated, “it is imperative that we are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.” (NAN)