Gov Mbah promises to support road safety initiatives
Governor Peter Mbah has assured residents of the state that his administration will continue to prioritise and support all initiatives promoting road safety.
Mr Mbah gave the assurance in an address at the 2025 National Workshop for Driving School Proprietors and Instructors held in Enugu on Thursday.
The Enugu governor noted that the state would continue to provide legislative support, invest in infrastructure, and implement policy reforms to ensure that avoidable accidents were prevented on roads.
“We recognise that transportation safety is not merely a technical issue – it is a moral imperative.
“Let us not reduce this workshop to another ceremonial gathering, but rather, let it be a transformational platform that strengthens the building blocks of a safer road in Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Mbah also congratulated the FRSC leadership, particularly the corps marshal and the training department, for their vision and dedication.
In an address, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, said that driving schools remained the first point of contact between would-be drivers and the culture of road safety.
“If the foundation at the driving school is weak, no amount of enforcement, engineering, or emergency response could sufficiently bridge the gap,” said Mr Mohammed.
According to him, it is, therefore, critical that all driving school proprietors and instructors recognise the sacredness of their role in nation-building.
He said, “Our Driving Schools Standardisation Programme was established as a comprehensive framework to improve the quality, uniformity, and integrity of driver training nationwide.
“Since its inception, we have witnessed significant progress through improved training curricula, adoption of driving simulators in approved schools, increased compliance with minimum operational standards, and a more structured and credible licensing process.
“However, there are still significant gaps. Some schools continue to cut corners. Some prioritise profit over safety. Some struggle with infrastructural deficits, regulatory compliance, and the professional development of their instructors.”
(NAN)
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