NAWOJ, FRSC Collaborates To Promote Safety Awareness For Nigerian Road Users
By Onome Naomi
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) promises collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to foster productive partnership in promoting safety on the Nigerian roads during a courtesy and familiarization visit to the office of Corps Commander Patrick D. Davou, Lagos State Sector Commander.
The executives and members of Nawoj, chaperoned by Dr. Mrs Adeola Ekinne, also aim to establish a long-lasting relationship with the sector to enhance visibility in the know-how of rules and regulations as regards safety on the roads. Thereby creating awareness for vulnerable road users, including women and children; intensifying media coverages of road safety issues; promoting responsible driving; and working toward reducing accidents and fatalities on our roads.
Dr. Mrs Adeola Ekine, the chairperson of Nawoj Lagos, stated in her speech at the courtesy visit that the NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter is a notable platform for advocating gender equality, promoting responsible journalism, and driving societal development. Moreso, the association’s commitment to its set goals aligns with the Federal Road Safety Corps’s mission to ensure safer roads and save lives across the nation.
Road safety, Ekine says, is a pressing issue that affects every family, community, and individual in Nigeria. As journalists, we must play a critical role in educating the public, spreading awareness, and promoting safe driving practices through responsible media coverage via our platforms with the intention to support the FRSC’s efforts to reduce road accidents, promote compliance with traffic regulations, and enhance road safety consciousness in Lagos State, she said.
Ekine added that, by working together, both sectors can amplify shared objectives for the betterment of society. Commends the sector commander for demonstrating true leadership, dedication, and resilience, especially in managing the complexities of Lagos, a city renowned for its high traffic density.
The Corps Commander, Patrick D. Davou, Lagos State Sector Commander FRSC, acknowledged NAWOJ’s purpose for the courtesy visit as an inspiration to propel in the advancement to ensure safety on our roads. He mentioned that FRSC as a sector was formed with the aims and objectives to reduce road accidents by means of strategies and laws to ensure safety.
Corps Commander Patrick noted that disseminating information has been made easy with the help of the media. Sensitization involving the women in media ensures that safety measures will be repeated instructions in the home in hopes that more people will imbibe safety awareness. Commends Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu and his administration for the support given to FRSC to enhance operations.
Other Sector Commanders of FRSC who warmly received the executives and members of NAWOJ during the courtesy visit include: LD Oguntade, UN Njoku, UN Emmanuel, EC Obi, and EO Jaiyeola.
In addition to the sector commander’s acknowledgement, LD Oguntade said the collaboration of NAWOJ and FRSC will be a long-lasting experience and a great achievement for the Lagos command. He says it is sacrosanct that both bodies work together for the benefit of all Nigerians. More also, the joint efforts to promote safety will be a lot easier to curb the spate of contradictions in Nigeria.
UN Njoku said;
“Women are very powerful and special. Women should learn to plan their movements and not be in a rush to do things. Women should have morals and guide the younger generations about modesty in dressing and morals in general.”
At the visit, the outgoing Corps Commander, Patrick D. Davou, Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, was decorated as one of the Ambassadors of NAWOJ Lagos Chapter.
The public relations officer of FRSC Lagos, EO Jaiyeola, who warmly welcomed NAWOJ representatives, was also presented with a commendation letter in appreciation for her excellent service.
