Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s road safety system to address the rising number of road accidents.
This directive was issued in a briefing on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) led by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed.
The Vice President, represented by his spokesman emphasised the need for advanced safety measures and strict enforcement to significantly reduce accidents nationwide.
Shettima stressed the importance of leveraging technology and enforcing discipline, citing international road safety models from countries such as Dubai and the UK.
He noted that these countries have devices in place to automatically fine traffic violators by capturing their license plate numbers and deducting fines from their bank accounts, a practice that encourages compliance with traffic laws.
“The entire road safety ecosystem in Nigeria needs reform,” Shettima stated, highlighting the need for deliberate action and adherence to international standards to tackle road safety challenges.
He also noted the FRSC’s integral role within the nation’s broader security framework, comparing it to initiatives undertaken by the Nigerian Police.
In the coming days, Shettima is set to inaugurate the National Road Safety Advisory Council, which will be responsible for reducing traffic accidents by half before 2030.
