The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir, called for a peaceful and crash-free celebration across the country.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps Marshal commended Muslim faithful for their devotion, sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to the teachings of Islam, urging them to sustain the virtues of patience, obedience, love, and peaceful coexistence associated with the sacred season.
He explained that the essence of Eid-el-Kabir, which symbolises sacrifice, submission, and compassion for humanity, aligns with the discipline required for safety and orderliness on Nigerian roads.
Shehu Mohammed cautioned road users that most road traffic crashes are preventable if motorists and pedestrians adhere strictly to safety regulations. He warned against speeding, dangerous overtaking, overloading, drunk driving, route violations, and other risky behaviours capable of endangering lives and property.
Reaffirming the commitment of the FRSC to safer highways, he disclosed that the Corps has deployed intensified patrol operations, strategic personnel placement, and emergency rescue teams nationwide to ensure quick response to road incidents during the festive period.
He also appealed to the public to support the Corps by promptly reporting crashes, obstructions, and emergencies through the FRSC toll-free emergency number 122 and National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM for swift intervention.
The Corps Marshal further urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as an opportunity to promote unity, tolerance, and collective responsibility toward building safer roads and a more peaceful society.
The statement was issued from the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja.
