The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered construction companies working on Nigerian roads to install compulsory road signs at all construction sites nationwide.
The directive, issued by Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing road construction and rehabilitation push aimed at improving travel safety and highway efficiency.
Mohammed announced the policy through a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in Abuja. He said the move is designed to protect motorists and pedestrians navigating both active and inactive work zones across the country.
FRSC Targets Non-Compliant Contractors
The Corps Marshal directed all FRSC Commanding Officers to immediately enforce compliance across all formations. He condemned the frequent failure of some construction firms to install proper warning and diversion signs, warning that their negligence exposes road users to avoidable danger.
Mohammed stressed that the directive is final and enforceable, adding that FRSC field commands will step up supervision and take regulatory action against defaulters. He reaffirmed FRSC’s commitment to working with stakeholders to ensure the Federal Government’s investment in road infrastructure results in safer travel for everyone.
Fatal Crash Highlights Consequences of Reckless Driving
The new directive comes as the FRSC confirmed a fatal accident that killed six people along the Awka–Onitsha expressway on Friday night. According to Anambra State Sector Commander Bridget Asekhauno, the crash occurred at the Nawfia axis near Enugu-Agidi Junction and involved a yellow and black tipper (FGG21XV) and a red bus (XQ398AA).
She explained that an eyewitness reported the bus was en route from Ebonyi to Onitsha after a Catholic Women Organisation burial. “The bus driver attempted dangerous overtaking to make up lost time, causing a head-on collision with the tipper,” Asekhauno said.
Breakdown of Casualties and Emergency Response
- 32 people were involved in the accident: 9 men and 23 women.
- 6 deaths were recorded: 2 men and 4 women.
- 5 women were injured and rushed to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku.
- 21 occupants escaped without injuries, and FRSC officers quickly cleared the scene to restore traffic flow.
Asekhauno described the collision as preventable, warning that “this tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of reckless driving.” She urged motorists to obey traffic laws, avoid aggressive overtaking, and prioritise safety at all times.