The frequent loss of lives and disability caused by road accidents across the country calls for a permanent radical approach at ensuring road transportation safety in Nigeria.
The Federal road safety corps is saddled with the responsibility of maintaining road safety standards and preventing road accidents amongst other tasks.
The Act establishing the FRSC (
http://www.frsc.gov.ng/eact.php) clearly defines the functions of the Corps. The vision and mission of the corps is also clcearly stated (
http://www.frsc.gov.ng/vision.php) and if anything;sounds promising.
With all this,lives are lost continually and immaturely. Most of the accidents are totally avoidable had there been strict and proper adherance to road safety standards by the road users and strict and proper enforcement of the road safety standards by the road safety agencies.
They should introduce radical policies like inspecting trucks and brake systems before the cars leave the motor parks. Sadly, in NIgeria, you can get a road worthiness certificate without having your car checked. Just pay the right amount.