Road Safety Archives — Page 4 of 13

April 12, 2022 No Responses

FRSC, NURTW Repair “Stubborn” Obajana Junction

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on Monday repaired the Obajana junction that had consistently caused traffic gridlock along the Kabbah-Lokoja-Abuja road. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...

April 10, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Battles To Clear 48-Hour Obajana Gridlock

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday brought a 48-hour gridlock at Obajana, Kogi, to an end. The gridlock was caused by multiple breakdowns of obsolete trucks along the Kabba-Lokoja-Abuja Road. The Obajana portion of the road which host...

April 8, 2022 No Responses

FRSC warns Against Sales Of Substandard Vehicle Tyres

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Taraba State, has warned tyre dealers against sale of substandard or fake tyres to motorists in the state. The State Sector Commander, Corp Commander Selina Williams, gave the warning at a meeting with the...

April 5, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Partners NIPOST, To Verify Drivers Licence holders

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has activated processes for effective collaboration with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to verify, confirm and validate the addresses of National Drivers Licence holders. The FRSC Spokesperson, Mr Bisi Kazeem, expla...

April 4, 2022 No Responses

Gunmen Attack FRSC Patrol Team, Kill Two Personnel

A team of Patrol Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FTSC) comprising of an Officer, a driver and two other staff on patrol operations have been attacked by unknown gunmen leading to the death of two personnel with one...

April 3, 2022 No Responses

Ramadan: FRSC Boss Reassures Safety Of Road Users

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has felicitated the entire Muslim Faithful across the globe as they begin the Ramadan fasting and prayers. Oyeyemi said this in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education...

March 25, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Seeks More Dedicated Courts To Prosecute Traffic Offenders

The Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps,(FRSC) Zone 8, ACM Hyginus Omeje on Thursday called for more dedicated magistrates courts for prosecution of traffic offenders. Omeje, who is the zonal commanding officer of FRSC, zone 8...

March 22, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Conducts Medical Checks On Commercial Drivers

The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday conducted medical checkup for members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).The event was organised in collaboration with the Zonal Clinic of the FRSC RS8HQ as...

March 19, 2022 No Responses

Guinness Donates Safety Kits To FRSC

The Lagos Sector Commander, Federal Road Safe Corps (FRSC), Olusegun Ogungbemide, has solicited the support of corporate organisations in ensuring safety of lives on Nigerian roads. Ogungbemide made the call during the presentation of Safety Kits for FRSC Quic...

March 19, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Bags African Road Safety Award

The Federal Government has received a major accolade for its continuous support toward the entrenchment of safety of lives and properties on Nigerian roads. A statement issued on Friday by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Public Education Office...

March 16, 2022 No Responses

FRSC To Auction Impounded Vehicles

The Bauchi State Sector of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that all the vehicles impounded in the past six months for various offences will soon be auctioned to the public. Mr Rilwanu Suleiman, Sector Head of Public Enlightenment,...

March 15, 2022 No Responses

Road Safety Award Holds March 16 In Ghana

Ghana to host the first-ever Kofi Annan Road Safety Award on 16 March, 2022. A statement issued on Monday explained that the primary objective of the Kofi Annan Road Safety Award is to motivate key stakeholders – governments, private sector,...

February 20, 2022 No Responses

How FRSC Reduced Road Traffic Crashes By 54 % In 34 Years, By Oyeyemi

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it significantly scaled down the number of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) from 28,215 in 1987 to 13,027 in 2021, representing 54 per cent reduction. The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, said...

February 18, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Begins Clampdown On Unauthorised Number Plates

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered immediate clampdown on unauthorised number plates in the country. Oyeyemi said this during the first quarter strategy session for commanding officers on Thursday in Abuja...