The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC says the Corps is committed to its vision of zero target which aims at reducing road traffic crashes to the barest minimum and saving lives.
The FRSC Cross River State Sector Commander, Mr. Innocent Etuk, stated this during a thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministry in Calabar, in commemoration of the 2025 annual World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims with the theme, “Lost Talents.”
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is usually observed annually on the third Sunday of November to honour people killed or seriously injured in road crashes, and their families.
The State Sector Commander decried that many promising lives had been cut short through preventable road accidents nationwide that is why the Corps will not relent in advocating for safer measures to prevent road accidents.
The Sector Commander decried that many promising lives had been cut short through preventable road accidents nationwide which explained why the Corps would not relent in advocating for safer measures to prevent road accidents.
Mr. Etuk mentioned that to curb accidents, the Corps organized a week-long activity, including the FRSC women’s visit to the General Hospital Calabar emergency wards, where they provided gifts and support to crash victims receiving medical treatment.
He added that the Command also conducted a candlelight procession and town hall meetings to raise awareness on personal responsibility and the need for road users to obey safety regulations.
The Sector Commander urged relevant agencies to step up efforts in implementing legal provisions for compensating victims and their families, saying it would serve as a deterrent and promote safer driving habits.
In a homily, the Branch Pastor of Salvation Ministries Calabar, Pastor Victor Wealth, commended the FRSC for observing the Day, noting that road safety required both God’s grace and strict adherence to driving rules.
Pastor Wealth cautioned motorists against drunk driving, speeding with worn-out tyres, and neglecting vehicle roadworthiness, emphasizing that divine protection is not a substitute for common sense and safety precautions.
The clergyman also urged drivers to respect FRSC officials, describing them crucial in maintaining road order and preventing crashes that put all road users at risk.
