FRSC Launches 2025 Ember Months Safety Campaign in Delta

The Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially kicked off its 2025 Ember Months Campaign with a town hall meeting in Asaba. Held under the theme “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving”, the event brought together stakeholders from the transport sector, security agencies, community leaders, and the media to discuss strategies for safer roads during the festive season.

In her opening remarks, Delta State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in reducing road accidents, particularly during the high-risk ember months.

“The ember months come with increased travel, busy roads and, unfortunately, a rise in road crashes. That is why we must all work together—government, security agencies, transport unions, traditional rulers, and citizens—to make our roads safer for everyone,” she said.

Commander Alexander stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility, emphasizing that every driver, passenger, and pedestrian plays a role.

“Safety is not just about the government or any particular organisation. It is the responsibility of all road users. Our choices determine whether we arrive safely from point A to point B,” she added.

She also commended the Delta State Government, the Commissioner for Transport, sister security agencies, traditional rulers, transport unions, journalists, and Special Marshals for their ongoing support in promoting road safety awareness across the state.

Representing the Special Guest of Honour, Commissioner for Transport Hon. Onoriode Agofure, Permanent Secretary Victor Omoniyi reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to initiatives that enhance road safety.

“If anything happens on any road in Delta State—federal, state, or local—it counts against us as a government. That is why we will continue to collaborate with the FRSC and other agencies to make our roads safe,” he said.

Omoniyi also revealed that the state has introduced smart monitoring applications as part of a digital traffic management system being piloted in Asaba and Warri.

“The era of driving with expired licences or reckless driving is coming to an end. Violations will now be detected electronically, and fines sent directly to the driver’s registered phone number. This innovation will ensure accountability and discipline on our roads,” he explained.

Chief Uwolor, representing the Ogbozor of Igbuzor, praised the FRSC for maintaining its reputation for professionalism and non-extortion and encouraged the Corps to sustain this integrity. He also recommended including more commercial drivers in future town hall sessions, noting that they are primary stakeholders in daily road activities.

Other dignitaries in attendance included representatives from the Nigeria Red Cross Society, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and various transport unions.