The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified public awareness and traffic law enforcement to improve road safety during the ember months.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, on Monday in Ota.
Odunsi said the FRSC had also partnered with transport unions, communities and security agencies to reduce road crashes during the period.
He said the command remained committed to educating the public on road safety and reminding motorists that every life counts.
“As we enter the ember months, September to December, we often witness a rise in road traffic, thus resulting in an increase in road crashes.
“Together, we can make these ember months safe for every Nigerian if only the necessary measures are embraced by everyone.
“No matter how committed FRSC is, we must all play our part by obeying road signs, using seat belts and protecting passengers,” he said.
The PRO dismissed the belief that the ember months had supernatural influence on road crashes, saying the real causes were largely human factors.
He identified fatigue, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and the rush to meet end-of-year goals among the major causes.
Odunsi urged motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with FRSC personnel, adding that special patrols had been deployed on highways to check compliance with speed limits.
He said rescue teams would operate round the clock for quick response to emergencies, while pre-trip inspections were ongoing at motor parks.
Odunsi also advised drivers to avoid alcohol and night journeys, rest when tired, service their vehicles and reduce their speed.
He stressed that road safety was a shared responsibility before, during and after the ember months.
“Arriving late is better than not arriving at all,” he said.
