Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC), urging its members to adopt global best practices to effectively reduce traffic crashes across the country. The ceremony took place on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

During his address, Vice President Shettima emphasized the importance of road safety, stating, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline that connects the people of this nation.” He tasked the council with setting national road safety strategy targets and ensuring effective coordination among federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety objectives.

Shettima commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its commitment to addressing the nation’s road traffic challenges. He noted that the Corps has “consolidated a robust strategy to address the nation’s road traffic challenges” in its relatively short existence.

The establishment of NaRSAC is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety in Nigeria and aligns with recommendations from the World Bank Country Capacity Review, which identified areas for improvement in the country’s road traffic administration and safety management.

The Vice President’s call for collaboration among various levels of government underscores the government’s commitment to creating safer roads for all Nigerians.