The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has emphasised the importance of collaboration with traditional institutions to reduce road traffic crashes.
Mohammed said this when he visited His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State, in the course of his end-of-the-year traffic monitoring on the nation’s highways.
A statement signed by Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, noted that the monitoring commenced from the Abuja-Lokoja expressway through Obajana to Owo, to ascertain the traffic situation on critical corridors.
Mohammed solicited the support of the traditional ruler due to the strategic positioning of Owo town being a critical corridor that links the South West to South South and North Central geopolitical zones of the country.
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He said the influence and authority of traditional leaders within their communities are instrumental in promoting road safety awareness and encouraging compliance with traffic regulations.
He added that engaging traditional institutions aims to leverage the respect and trust traditional leaders command to disseminate information about safe road practices, the dangers of speeding, and the necessity of vehicle maintenance.
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