The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is advocating for the implementation of the National Non-Motorized Transportation (NMT) Policy at state and local government levels to protect the rights and safety of all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.
Speaking in Abuja as part of activities marking the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week, the Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the need to address gaps in road infrastructure—such as the lack of sidewalks, pedestrian bridges, and cycling lanes—across Nigeria.
Represented by the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Policy, Research, and Statistics, Clement Oladele, the FRSC boss highlighted that walking and cycling are essential modes of transportation for many Nigerians, including schoolchildren, traders, workers, and low-income earners.
“These are not just leisure activities—they are daily realities for millions of citizens,” he said. “The Corps remains committed to working with all stakeholders to implement life-saving interventions and ensure safer, more inclusive roads.”
FRSC, he noted, recognizes the right of every individual to safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility, adding that the Corps will continue to advocate for infrastructure that supports all road users.
Civil Society Organizations were also represented at the event. Dr. Yusuf John-Suberu called on the government to prioritize vulnerable road users, including persons with disabilities, by incorporating inclusive designs into road construction and rehabilitation.
He reaffirmed the commitment of civil society groups to ongoing road safety awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries on Nigerian roads.
In her remarks, the President of the Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA), Dr. Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, announced that the association would embark on motor park sensitization campaigns nationwide. She added that ROSOWA would also visit hospitals and orphanages to provide support and encouragement to victims of road accidents.
These initiatives, she said, are part of the association’s activities to mark the UN Road Safety Week, themed “Streets for Life: Make Walking Safe, Make Cycling Safe.”
Representatives of the World Health Organization, the Directorate of State Services (DSS), and various NGOs also pledged their support for measures aimed at improving traffic safety and road infrastructure across the country.