road safety

The quick read

What's driving the attention

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to improve road safety through new policies and initiatives.

Road safety has become a prominent topic in Nigeria with several recent developments. The Federal Road Safety Corps has launched special patrols and multiple operations aimed at reducing road crashes nationwide. New appointments, such as Dr Yusuf-John as Special Adviser on Road Safety, highlight the prioritization of strategic partnerships. Additionally, clarifications from the Senate about the Road Safety Bill address concerns about street preaching and hawking.