FG Institutes Committee To Quell Road Crashes Involving Trailers,Tanker Drivers
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The federal government has instituted a special Committee to come up with recommendations on ways to prevent the recurring road traffic accidents involving trailers and tankers on key sections of the nation’s highways.
Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, according to a statement made available on Tuesday by the Director Press and Public Relations, Janet McDickson.
Alkali said the inauguration was a strategic step toward addressing the frequent incidents of road accidents in the country.
He underscored the urgency in tackling the persistent issue, which has led to tragic loss of lives and properties.
According to the Minister, “the committee’s primary aim is to review and develop recommendations to address the root causes of road traffic accidents involving trailer and tanker drivers on the nation’s highways and implement measures to enhance safety as well as strategize on ways to develop mandatory training and certification programmes for Trailer and Tanker Drivers nationwide”
Alkali who emphasized the urgent need to stem the tide of the ugly incident, gave the committee one week to come up with its report, stressing that safety and efficiency are paramount in Mr. President’s Development agenda.
The committee comprises key stakeholders, including Road Transport Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Nigeria Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), National Road Transport Owners (NARTO).
Other are; the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Driving School Association of Nigeria ( DSAN), Female Drivers Association (FDA), Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) as well as members of the Institute of Driving Inspectors of Nigeria (IDIN).
