Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes.
The Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a statement.
He 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.
“The establishment of NARSAC aligns with recommendations from the World Bank’s Country Capacity Review, which highlighted areas for improvement in Nigeria’s road traffic management,” the statement reads.
He further praised the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) commitment, noting that the Corps has “consolidated a robust strategy to address the nation’s road traffic challenges” in its relatively short existence.
The vice president urged FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to embrace these recommendations as “a catalyst for the much-needed reforms in this sector.”
He also commended the seamless coordination between federal and state executives, as well as various government agencies saying, “This spirit of unity exemplifies the essence of working together for the common good.”
Shettima stated that that the initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to strengthen administrative capacities across government bodies.
“I am confident that this intervention will enhance our transportation system and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria,” he added.
The advisory council has Vice President Kashim Shettima as 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, FCT, information and labour and productivity
