The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State has set a target to reduce road traffic crashes by at least 10% in 2026, citing data-driven operations and increased advocacy among commercial drivers.
Planned measures: The command plans intensified patrols on major routes, technology-enabled speed monitoring, and collaboration with communities on lighting and signage maintenance.
Constraints: Drivers are raising concerns about the condition of some federal roads, arguing that infrastructure deficits remain a major contributor to crashes.
Echotitbits take: Enforcement and data matter, but road engineering matters more. Without repairs on dangerous corridors, speed enforcement can only deliver partial gains on fatalities.
Source: EkitiPodium- https://ekitipodium.com/2026/01/20/we-recorded-substantial-reduction-in-auto-crashes-in-2025-frsc/ (January 25, 2026)
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