The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide campaign ahead of Easter, targeting motorists over unsafe tyres and reckless driving. Deputy Corps Public Education Officer Ohaeri Osondu made the appeal on Wednesday during a rally in Abuja, part of efforts to curb crashes during the festive season. The campaign, themed "Drive Responsibly, Celebrate Peaceful Easter 2026 Road Safety Awareness," was replicated across motor parks to educate drivers on traffic rules.
Osondu highlighted worn-out tyres as a major hazard, warning they increase the risk of bursts and fatal crashes. He also cited phone use while driving, lane indiscipline, overloading, over-speeding, and alcohol intake as key risk factors. The FRSC urged transport unions and fleet operators to enforce routine vehicle checks and passenger load limits. Passengers were encouraged to report dangerous drivers, while the corps pledged stronger enforcement and public enlightenment drives.
Osondu's plea to passengers to police drivers exposes how little the FRSC trusts its own enforcement. If the corps relies on civilians to flag reckless behaviour, its patrols and penalties clearly aren't working. This shift puts the burden on passengers—most of whom lack leverage to challenge drivers—while doing nothing to address systemic failures in vehicle inspections or licensing.
