The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS5.3 Anambra Sector Command, has stepped up efforts to reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities by taking its safety campaign directly to the church.
On Sunday, the command organised a church advocacy programme at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where more than 1,500 worshippers and community members were sensitised on essential road safety practices.
Speaking during the service, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekauno, said the initiative forms part of the Corps’ broader strategy to cut road traffic crashes by 10 per cent through public enlightenment and community engagement.
She explained that the programme was designed to raise awareness, promote responsible road use and encourage strict compliance with traffic regulations across Anambra State.
During the session, Asekauno addressed key safety concerns, including pedestrian safety, the use of crash helmets, the risks of overloading and mixed loading, traffic management, the dangers of driving against traffic, underage driving, speeding and other forms of reckless driving.
She urged motorists, commercial drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians to adopt a safe road culture and serve as ambassadors of road safety within their communities. According to her, ensuring safer roads is a shared responsibility that requires collective action.
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The officiating priest, Rev. Father Daniel Ileka, thanked the FRSC team for the impactful visit and offered prayers for the Corps. He also pledged the church’s continued support in spreading road safety messages among its members and requested the creation of a special Marshal Unit for the church.
The event was attended by the Unit Commander of RS5.32 Nnewi Unit Command, other command staff and Special Marshals, highlighting collaboration between the FRSC and faith-based organisations.
The programme featured the distribution of road safety flyers and awareness materials, as well as an interactive session where worshippers asked questions and received clarification on various safety issues.
Organisers described the outreach as successful, noting that partnerships with religious institutions remain key to fostering safer roads across Anambra State.
