FRSC Organises Prayers For Accident Victims

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), in Mubi  Adamawa, on Sunday  organised a special prayer session for accident victims in Nigeria.

The prayers were held at Mubi Central Mosque for the repose of the the souls of the dead and quick recovery of the wounded in road accidents.

The FRSC Unit Commander, Mr. Yauba Duhu, said the prayer session was part of activities designed to reduce the rate of accidents on Nigerian roads.

Duhu said the unit had also embarked on an enlightenment campaign to sensitise motorists on the need to imbibe the culture of safe driving.

He said the unit  was reaching out to motor parks and market places to educate drivers and commercial motorcyclists on the need to obey traffic rules and  regulations.

“The unit is distributing stickers, posters and pamphlets to educate drivers and other road users on traffic regulations.

“Records  have shown that most of the accidents are  due to reckless driving,” Duhu said.

He said the unit had adopted effective measures to ensure safety on the road.

The commander urged the National Union of Road Transports Workers (NURTW) to educate its members on the need to observe traffic regulations, check underage driving and ensure road worthiness of vehicles.

According to him, the unit  is also working with community and religious leaders to sensitise motorcyclists on the need to obey traffic rules.

Hundreds of people, including members of the NURTW and community leaders, participated in  the prayer session.