The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to stop one-way driving and other traffic violations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed the measures in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Abuja. He said the FRSC is conducting targeted patrols at identified hotspots, including the Lugbe-Airport Road axis towards Nyanya. Special intervention patrols, based on intelligence, are also being deployed to address specific violations.
Ohaeri stated that the FRSC is working with the mobile court and the Federal Ministry of Justice to ensure swift prosecution of offenders. Sanctions for violations include fines, licence penalties, and possible imprisonment for those who fail to comply. The corps is also collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
Public education is a key part of the strategy, as Ohaeri identified attitudinal issues among motorists as a major cause of one-way driving. He said many drivers are unaware of the consequences of their actions. Sensitisation campaigns are being conducted through media engagement and grassroots advocacy.
Community outreach includes meetings at motor parks and with local leaders to promote adherence to traffic rules. Ohaeri noted that compliance is gradually improving in some areas, but sustained efforts are still needed. He urged all road users to embrace road safety as a collective responsibility. "This change must start with every road user. Safety is a collective responsibility," he said.
Osondu Ohaeri claims one-way driving stems from poor attitudes, yet the FRSC still relies on reactive patrols rather than proven behavioural interventions. Motorists in Lugbe and Nyanya face penalties, but no data was provided on how many have been prosecuted or educated. If compliance is improving, the pace is too slow to match the risk on high-traffic corridors. The public is told safety is collective, but the burden falls squarely on drivers without systemic fixes.
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