FRSC Launches 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially launched its 2025 Ember Months road safety campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of road crashes, especially during the high-traffic season of the last quarter of the year.
At a press conference marking the start of the campaign on Monday in Abuja, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the importance of human responsibility in road safety, highlighting that the majority of accidents during the Ember months are caused by driver negligence.
The theme for this year’s campaign, “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving”, was chosen to underscore the role of individual drivers in reducing fatalities on the roads.
Speaking to journalists, Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the media’s continued support in amplifying road safety messages. He recognized the press as a vital partner in the campaign, helping to reach a broader audience and foster positive change in driving behavior.
The campaign comes on the heels of disturbing statistics from last year’s Operation Zero and the first nine months of 2025.
According to recent reports, 432 people were killed and over 2,000 others were injured between December 2024 and January 2025 alone. From January to September 2025, there were 3,433 fatalities and over 22,000 injuries linked to 6,858 reported road crashes. The most common causes of these accidents were linked to driver fatigue, overloading and hazardous practices such as traveling with fuel in plastic containers.
In response to these alarming figures, the FRSC has outlined a series of proactive measures aimed at curbing road crashes and promoting safer driving practices. These initiatives include increased patrols by FRSC personnel, free vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness, and awareness rallies and carnivals across motor parks nationwide. Additionally, town hall meetings will be organized to foster collaboration with transport unions and other key stakeholders.
The Corps Marshal also emphasized the importance of addressing driver-related violations that contribute to accidents, including speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and failure to use seat belts. He called for a collective effort to tackle these violations and reduce the number of road crashes during the upcoming holiday season.
In a bid to strengthen its enforcement efforts, the FRSC has also taken strides in improving driver training and fleet safety standards. The Corps has partnered with driving schools to raise the bar for driver education and has worked closely with fleet operators to ensure vehicles meet safety requirements. In addition, mobile courts and stopover operations have been introduced to address issues like overloading and speed violations.
Further advancements in the FRSC’s strategy include a major overhaul of the driver’s license processing system. The Corps has upgraded its printing facility to produce up to 15,000 licenses daily, with plans to clear the backlog before mid-November 2025. A new biometric system for on-the-spot driver’s license printing will soon replace temporary licenses, marking a significant step toward digitalizing the entire process.
