In an effort to drive the goals of the United Nations Decade of Action on Road Safety 2021-2030, Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to inaugurate the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NARSAC), which is a crucial step towards reducing road traffic fatalities in Nigeria.
As chair of NARSAC, Vice President Shettima is calling for swift and decisive action against the alarming rate of road crashes in the country.
He emphasised the need for leveraging technology and strict enforcement of traffic laws to transform Nigeria’s road safety landscape.
“We must tackle the root causes of road traffic crashes and ensure a safer environment for all road users,” the Vice President said.
The Vice President’s directive for the council’s immediate inauguration came during a meeting at the Presidential Villa with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) leadership, led by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed.
During the meeting, Shettima expressed concern over the rising number of traffic-related accidents, both on highways and within cities, which he attributed to widespread disregard for traffic regulations.
“Road safety is a critical national issue. We need an overhaul of the entire system, learning from global leaders in road safety like Dubai and the UK,” the Vice President stated.
He underscored the need for collective, results-driven efforts to address Nigeria’s road safety challenges.
Speaking on behalf of the FRSC, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, highlighted the council’s importance in achieving the goals of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy II document, which aims to cut road traffic crashes by 50% by 2030.
He further explained that the council would oversee the setting of national safety targets, coordinate collaboration across federal, state, and local levels, and ensure the execution of strategic road safety initiatives.
NARSAC’s membership brings together a powerful cross-section of stakeholders, including six governors representing the country’s geo-political zones, key federal ministers, the National Security Adviser, and the President of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).
This diverse representation signals a united front to tackle Nigeria’s road safety crisis head-on.
With this inauguration, Nigeria takes a significant step toward achieving zero tolerance for road traffic fatalities and fulfilling its commitment to the UN Decade of Action.
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