The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged states and relevant authorities to step up enforcement of road safety regulations, particularly regarding truck standards and driver behaviour.
The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who made the call in an interview with newsmen today in Abuja, expressed concerns over the poor condition of trucks on Nigerian roads, citing issues like poor vehicle maintenance, speeding, and disregard for traffic regulations as contributing factors to road accidents.
Addressing concerns following the recent tanker explosion on the Nyanya–Mararaba expressway, Ogungbemide said the crash was caused by a cement-laden Dangote truck.
The FRSC spokesman said Nigeria does not have a national policy on restricting the movement of articulated vehicles during specific hours, leaving states to devise their own controls
