The Federal Road Safety Corps has devised a new strategy for the year 2024 ember months’ special patrol, shifting its focus from drivers to passengers and commuters to curb road crashes.

The corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.

Mr Mohammed said the FRSC’s strategies would focus more on passengers and commuters, with public education, enlightenment, and advocacy programmes to sensitise them on their rights and responsibilities.

“This year, we have devised a different strategy. The emphasis this time around is not only on drivers or the motor park rally. We have realised that crashes kill more passengers than drivers, and that’s why we are shifting our focus to passengers and commuters.

“We want to empower them to speak out against reckless driving and promote road safety awareness. We are using a multi-faceted approach to reach out to passengers and commuters.

“We are also using public education, enlightenment, and advocacy programmes to sensitise them on road safety and their role in promoting it,” he said.

Speaking on the FRSC mobile app, the FRSC’s corps marshal said the app allowed passengers to report incidents of reckless driving and access road safety information.

Mr Mohammed, however, emphasised that the FRSC was committed to making Nigerian roads safer for all users, aligning with global road safety practices.

He maintained that the Corps’ was also supporting the government, NGOs, and the private sector to combat recklessness on the highways.

“Our mobile app is a one-stop shop for passengers to report incidents of reckless driving and access road safety information. We encourage all passengers to download the app and use it to promote road safety.

“The global trend now is safe travelling whenever you are, and that’s why FRSC has aligned with global road safety practices,” he said.

The corps marshal highlighted the economic benefits of reducing road crashes, saying that the loss of lives and injuries significantly impacted the economy.

Mr Mohammed emphasised that the FRSC would continue to build on its successes and strive to make Nigerian roads safer and more enjoyable for all users.

“By reducing road crashes, we can also reduce the economic burden of road crashes and promote economic growth and development,” he said.

(NAN)