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Shettima Establishes National Road Safety Advisory Council, Pledges Safer Roads
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC), which will direct members to follow global best practices for reducing traffic crashes.
He therefore tasked the council with setting National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensuring effective coordination between federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety objectives.
Speaking at the ceremony on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasised the importance of road safety, saying, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy, but a critical part of the lifeline that connects the people of this nation.”
He also praised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) dedication, noting that the Corps has “consolidated a robust strategy to address the nation’s road traffic challenges” in its relatively short tenure.
The establishment of NaRSAC is consistent with the World Bank Country Capacity Review recommendations, which identified areas for improvement in Nigerian road traffic administration and safety management.
VP Shettima urged FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to embrace these recommendations as “a catalyst for the much-needed reforms in this sector.”
The Vice President also commended the seamless coordination between federal and state executives and various government agencies, saying, “This spirit of unity exemplifies the essence of working together for the common good.”
Earlier, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, who is also secretary of the advisory council, said the inauguration of the body opens a new vista in road safety management in Nigeria, including fast-tracking the implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), which is the country’s response to the call for safe use of the road.
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