The Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has launched its 2025 Ember Months Campaign with a town hall meeting.
The event, held in Asaba under the theme “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving”, brought together key stakeholders from the transport sector, security agencies, community leaders, and the media to discuss strategies for safer roads during the busy festive season.
In her opening remarks, Delta State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, emphasised the need for collective responsibility in reducing road crashes, particularly during the high-risk ember months.
“The ember months come with increased travel, busy roads and, unfortunately, a rise in road crashes,” she said.
“That is why we must all work together—government, security agencies, transport unions, traditional rulers, and citizens—to make our roads safer for everyone.”
Commander Alexander stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility, noting that every driver, passenger, and pedestrian has a role to play.
“Safety is not just about the government or any particular organisation. It is the responsibility of all road users. Our choices determine whether we arrive safely from point A to point B,” she added.
She commended the Delta State Government, the Commissioner for Transport, other sister security agencies, traditional rulers, transport unions, journalists, and Special Marshals for their continued partnership and support in promoting road safety awareness across the state.
Representing the Special Guest of Honour, the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Onoriode Agofure, the Permanent Secretary, Victor Omoniyi, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance road safety.
“If anything happens on any road in Delta State—federal, state, or local—it counts against us as a government. That is why we will continue to collaborate with the FRSC and other agencies to make our roads safe,” he said.
Omoniyi also revealed that the state had recently introduced smart monitoring applications as part of a digital traffic management system being piloted in Asaba and Warri.
“The era of driving with expired licences or reckless driving is coming to an end. Violations will now be detected electronically, and fines sent directly to the driver’s registered phone number,” he explained.
“This innovation will ensure accountability and discipline on our roads.”
Also speaking, Chief Uwolor, representing the Ogbozor of Igbuzor, commended the FRSC for maintaining its reputation for professionalism and non-extortion, urging the Corps to sustain that integrity.
He, however, called for the inclusion of more commercial drivers in future town hall sessions, as they are the primary stakeholders in daily road activities.
Other dignitaries present included representatives of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and various transport unions.
