The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, the Corps Marshall, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, Football legend, Didier Drogba and Ms. Abimbola Gaga of JCDecaux, the world’s leading outdoor advertising company, gathered in Lagos on Friday to brainstorm on road safety in Nigeria.
They acted as panelists to discuss the “silent pandemic” of road crashes and also launch the #MakeSafetyStatement Campaign in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event moderated by FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Marshal highlighted FRSC’s policy thrusts and efforts in line with the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety.
Jean Todt who launched the #MakeSafetyStatement Nigeria Campaign, said:
“Road safety is everyone’s business every day. Small actions like wearing seatbelts, helmets, and driving safely save many lives.”
He revealed that by late 2026, the campaign would have been launched in 80 countries and nearly 1,000 cities worldwide.
Ms. Abimbola Gaga emphasized JCDecaux’s role in using sustainable media to raise awareness, while Didier Drogba applauded the involvement of global and national celebrities in inspiring safer road behaviour.
