ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in Bauchi State has said that road traffic crashes in the state have reduced by 53 percent in 2022.
The Sector Commander, FRSC, Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullahi, who stated this in his speech at the flag-off of the 2022 ember months campaign, said that this was in comparison to the statistics or crashes recorded across the state in 2021 and 2020.
The campaign which had the theme: “Avoid Speeding, Unsafe Tyres to Arrive Safely,” was held at the Muda Lawal Market Central Motor Park in Bauchi on Thursday.
He said that a total of 116 people were killed in 2020, 193 in 2021 and so far, 93 in 2022 across the six major routes in the state.
According to him, Bauchi-Jos federal highway recorded the highest number of deaths within the three years while Baichi – Gombe route had the least number of deaths.
“It is important to remind us that FRSC is not relenting in ensuring that safety of lives and properties remains pertinent in all its operations. This RTC Statistical analysis revealed the reduction in Crashes 2022 by 53% compared to 2021.
“The Corps sustained its content review of its process and procedure to withstand the dynamism of human existence. The efforts of all critical stakeholders remain relevant in this positive position. Need for more hands to team up in sustaining the good work is paramount.
“The Command will continually employ all available avenues for all critical stakeholders to contribute their quarter in mitigating RTC in BauchiState,” he said.
Abdullahi said that the ember months campaign is another giant stride by the Sector Command in its efforts towards bringing back to the memory lane that the period which has been identified with series of road traffic challenges is here again.
He said that the period this time around did not only host its usual visitors, Christmas and New Year, but it came in when the electioneering activities are at their peak which further pose unpresidented challenges to all concerned.
The FRSC boss said that the level of preparedness by the Corps is such that takes into cognisant the 4,000 kilometers road network in Bauchi State, assuring that “FRSC currently has its personnel in all the 20 LGAs for effective visibility as equipment and personnel are adequately available.
He said : “The general motoring public may wish to know that over 300 operational vehicles were recently injected into the operational fleet of the corps, while 50 Ambulances were deployed to various FRSC roadside clinics and zebras Nationwide.
“As part of the efforts to boost her staffs strength, 3000 personnel were recently recruited into the Corps. The State benefited tremendously in the program.
“It is important to inform all stakeholders across board, that if we must share the dividend of these beautiful projects all hands most be on deck, as we kick the ball rolling we most double our efforts to ensure we provide safe road in Bauchi State and Nigeria at large.
“This program will not be complete without the sincere appreciation from the Ag. Corps Marshal to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State His Excellency Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON (Kauran Bauchi/Jagaban Katagum) for his unflinging support by providing an enabling atmosphere for smooth and secure human existence which guarantee free Economic activities.
“I will at this junction appeal to the motoring public that their maximum cooperation will not only be enough in achieving good road culture, but it will equally put the Nation on the world map of RTC free Country and promote investment for Economic prosperities.
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