Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures.

The directive is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the nation.

VP Shettima gave the directive today during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) led by its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Accordingly, the Vice President is set to inaugurate the National Road Safety Advisory Council saddled with the responsibility of reducing traffic accidents by half before 2030.

Speaking during the meeting with the FRSC leadership, the VP who chairs the National Road Safety Advisory Council, highlighted the importance of leveraging technology and enforcing discipline to improve road safety.

According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, VP Shettima also stressed the urgent need to address the increasing road accidents on the highways and in the cities caused by non-adherence to traffic regulations.

Earlier, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the National Road Safety Advisory Council is a critical aspect of the updated Nigeria Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

He outlined the council’s primary functions to include setting national road safety targets, coordinating efforts between federal, state and local governments, and overseeing the implementation of strategic initiatives.

The council’s membership includes six governors representing the six geo-political zones, various federal ministers, the National Security Adviser, and the President of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).