Nigerian government inaugurates National Road Safety Advisory Council

The Nigerian government has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes, and tasked the council to set National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensure effective coordination between federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety objectives.

Penpushing reports that Vice President, Kashim Shettima  at the ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday emphasised the critical nature of road safety, stating that road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline that connects the people of this nation.

The Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised the Federal Road Safety Corps’s (FRSC) commitment, noting that the Corps has “consolidated a robust strategy to address the nation’s road traffic challenges” in its relatively short existence.

Penpushing further reports that the establishment of National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) aligns with recommendations from the World Bank Country Capacity Review, which identified areas for improvement in Nigeria’s road traffic administration and safety management.

The number two citizen of the country urged Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed to embrace these recommendations as “a catalyst for the much-needed reforms in this sector.”

Penpushing also reports that he commended the seamless coordination between federal and state executives, as well as various government agencies pointing out that, this spirit of unity exemplifies the essence of working together for the common good.

The vice president noted that the initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to strengthen administrative capacities across government bodies, expressing confidence that the intervention will enhance transportation system and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.

Penpushing reports that the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, earlier in his remarks said the inauguration of the body opens a new vista in road safety management in Nigeria, including fast-tracking the implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) which is the country’s response to the call for safe use of the road.

The Corps Marshal who is also secretary of the advisory council, explained that the inauguration of the council underscores the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in safeguarding the lives of property of citizens on the roads.

Penpushing further reports that he noted that the implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) provides a clear direction towards achieving the vision for road safety, using the globally accepted safe system approach for managing road safety.

The corps marshal referencing the effective implementation of the the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) as a top priority of the council said that Nigeria now has an opportunity of reducing to zero deaths, the number of casualties recorded in road traffic crashes.

Penpushing also reports that in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, said the Vice President Kashim Shettima is the chairman with membership drawn from six governors, one representing each of the six geo-political zones; Ministers of Transportation, Works, Health, Justice, Education, Finance, Environment, Police Affairs, Interior, Budget and Economic Planning, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Information and Labour and Productivity.

The statement added that other members include the National Security Adviser, President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

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