Her Lordship, Honourable Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike (JCA), has declared that the responsibility of safeguarding lives on Nigerian roads must be owned by all Nigerians.
Justice Nyesom-Wike made the declaration during her investiture as an Honourary Special Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
According to a statement on Friday by the Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, Justice Nyesom-Wike, challenged Nigerians to rise beyond passive concern and become active participants in the Special Marshals scheme, stressing that the fight against road crashes demands collective vigilance, discipline, and firm commitment.
Ohaeri disclosed that the high-profile ceremony, conducted under the jurisdiction of the FCT Sector Command, was presided over by the Zonal Commanding Officer RS7HQ, ACM Comfort Asom, who represented the Corps Marshal.
He said while delivering the Corps Marshal’s charge, Asom emphasised the critical role of Special Marshals as vanguards of road safety advocacy, urging the new inductee and all volunteers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, patriotism, and service.
The Corps Spokesperson said the investiture, carried out alongside the National Coordinator, Special Marshals, Engr. Dr. Usman Adaji, drew the presence of distinguished Honourable Justices of the Court of Appeal, lending further prestige and institutional weight to the occasion.
He said also speaking, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Tijani Iliyasu, revealed the Command’s strategic resolve to deepen citizen engagement and expand the reach of road safety campaigns across the Federal Capital Territory.
He noted that the enlistment of eminent personalities such as Justice Nyesom-Wike signals a new wave of influence driven advocacy, capable of reshaping public attitudes and strengthening compliance with traffic regulations.
Delivering a compelling acceptance speech, Justice Nyesom-Wike issued a strong admonition against all forms of risky road behavior, urging Nigerians to consciously avoid actions that endanger lives. She called for a nationwide awakening to the realities of road crashes.
