FRSC Launches 2025 Ember Months Campaign in Kebbi, Urges Responsible Driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday launched its 2025 Ember Months Campaign in Kebbi under the theme, “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving.”
The Sector Commander of FRSC in Kebbi, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, announced this at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi to mark the start of the annual campaign.
Zakaria explained that the ember months campaign is an annual initiative aimed at intensifying road safety awareness to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities during the high-travel season.
“The ember months often see increased travel and higher traffic volumes, which can lead to more crashes and fatalities. This year’s theme highlights that human factors are the leading cause of road accidents, and drivers must take full responsibility for their safety,” she said.
She identified driver fatigue, overloading, carrying passengers in haulage vehicles, and transporting fuel in plastic containers as major contributors to road accidents. Zakaria also listed common traffic violations such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to use seat belts, and using mobile phones while driving.
The 2025 campaign aims to tackle these violations through stricter enforcement and public education.
“The corps will deploy personnel and special marshals across major highways and accident-prone areas. We will also conduct free vehicle inspections, organize town hall meetings, and hold rallies in motor parks nationwide,” she said.
Zakaria added that the FRSC had strengthened collaborations with driving schools, fleet operators, NGOs, and civil society organizations to promote safe driving practices. She noted that mobile courts and stop-over operations have helped reduce offences such as overloading and speeding.
The sector commander commended the Kebbi state government for its continued support of FRSC and urged motorists and other road users to comply with traffic rules and take responsibility for their safety during and beyond the ember months.
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