In response to recent public outcry over recurring road crashes involving Dangote trucks, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Dangote through its transport cement company Thursday convened a strategic meeting to reduce road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles, particularly those linked to the group.
The meeting, held at the National Headquarters of the Corps, Abuja, centered on practical solutions to address safety challenges associated with fleet operations and to foster responsible transportation practices within the Dangote transport system.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, Speaking during the engagement with the Dangote Management led by Mr. Murillo Silva,
emphasised that the meeting was a crucial response to public concerns and a demonstration of FRSC’s commitment to safeguard lives on Nigerian roads.
Mohammed said that partnerships of this nature are vital in addressing systemic safety challenges.
According to him, Corporate organisations must play active roles in supporting the government’s efforts to build a safer transport environment.
He maintained that the engagement was more than a response to recent incidents, stating: “It is a proactive step to ensure that lives are saved, confidence is restored, and the Nigerian motoring public is assured of safer highways.
“The FRSC and Dangote Cement Transport share a common responsibility, and together we must drive down crash statistics by investing in training, compliance, and innovation.”
Mohammed revealed that across various States of the Federation, the Corps has organised intensive driver training and recertification exercises, with a focus on articulated vehicle operators who constitute a high risk category on the roads.
He added: “These programmes, backed by globally recognised certification standards, have equipped drivers with updated knowledge on road safety, defensive driving techniques, and regulatory compliance.
“The Corps has also maintained strict enforcement of traffic regulations, stepped up routine checks, and intensified public enlightenment campaigns to ensure that both commercial and private motorists embrace safe road use.
“Through these sustained measures, FRSC is not only addressing the immediate concerns around Dangote trucks but also working to instill a lasting culture of safety across the entire Nigerian motoring landscape.”
Mohammed therefore called on other corporate organisations and transporters to emulate Dangote Cement Transport by opening up their operations for safety reviews, collaborative training, and stricter adherence to national road safety standards.