- Between January and July 2024, Nigeria recorded 2,776 road traffic fatalities and 16,000 injuries, according to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume
- Subsequently, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) introduced a new mobile app and National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS) to improve road safety
- The app includes features for reporting accidents, checking vehicle documents, and verifying speed limiters
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced its new Mobile Application and the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS) to check drivers' licenses, number plates, speed detectors, and more.
At the launch event, which was held in Abuja on Thursday, September 5, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said that the introduction of these digital platforms is a significant achievement for the FRSC.
Functions of FRSC's new mobile app
The app is designed to deliver services including black spot notifications, eyewitness reports, driving school standardisation checks, emergency updates, National Traffic Radio, speed limiter verification, reminders for driver’s licenses and vehicle paper renewals, and emergency contact details.
Akume pointed out that these tools will help raise awareness and educate bus drivers and passengers on the causes of road traffic crashes, aiding the FRSC’s ongoing efforts to implement safety policies and decrease injuries and deaths on the roads.
He noted that, despite the FRSC’s innovative measures and efforts to curb reckless driving and improper road use, there were 2,776 fatalities and 16,000 injuries from road traffic crashes between January and July 2024.
Government urges increased road safety efforts
Akume emphasised that these figures are a cause for concern for both governmental and non-governmental road safety stakeholders, underscoring the need for increased efforts and immediate action to minimise these numbers as much as possible.
The SGF commended the FRSC for its alignment with the renewed hope agenda, which emphasises digital transformation and economic growth. He reaffirmed the federal government's dedication to sustaining these initiatives through proper support for the benefit of the Nigerian people.
Isa Ore, speaking for the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), pledged that the union will continue to comply with FRSC rules and regulations.
Prediction emerges on major drop in road accidents
Abiodun Derin Adesida, Chairman of the House Committee on FRSC, encouraged the public to make effective use of the mobile application to promote a culture of safe driving.
According to Corp Marshal Shehu Mohammed of the FRSC, the mobile app is a software tool designed to notify the corps about critical road safety issues. It includes features for reporting assisted speeding, dangerous driving, and verifying vehicle documents, among other functions.
He stated that effectively utilising these features is anticipated to significantly decrease injuries and fatalities from road traffic accidents.
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Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that at least eight Nigerian government agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), were responsible for collecting and storing data.
However, not many Nigerians were familiar with these data collection and storage agencies and the type of ID they issue.