The Ember months have over time turned out to be a risky time for travels. The reason is because, during this time, the number of road users increases. Many commuters prepare for a great holiday at the end of the year.

Ember Months: FRSC Sends Warning To Nigerians

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To ensure the safety of citizens during this period, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged road users to abide by all the traffic regulations, especially during the ember months.

FRSC zonal commander, ACM. Godwin Omiko, gave the warning at the flag-off of The Ember Month campaign, held at the investment motor park in Dutse, Jigawa State.

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The Ember Months Movement

The commander noted that Ember Months are known for increased vehicular movements which result in the loss of lives and properties as a result of motor accidents.

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He explained that overspeeding and overloading were the major factors causing accidents in Nigeria.

He, however, said the FRSC was intensifying efforts towards road traffic crash reduction through massive campaign against violation of traffic rules.

Proper Use Of Road

“Over the years since inception, the Federal Road Safety Corps has been ahead on public education and proper use of the road by sensitizing the general public on maintaining good road use ethics in Nigeria.

“Road traffic crashes have been a menace to the most productive ages in our society with attendant losses in the country’s GDP of 5%.

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“Overspeeding causes the driver not to have firm control over the vehicle while in motion, thereby increasing the risk of being involved in a traffic crash while overloading creates an imbalance on the vehicle when in motion and this exerts maximum pressure on the vehicle’s tyres,” he said.

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