Olubadan Urges FRSC To Strengthen Road Safety Culture In Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to intensify efforts to promote a stronger culture of road safety across Ibadanland and Oyo State.
Ladoja made the call on Wednesday when the Oyo State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Dahunsi, and members of his management team paid a courtesy visit to his palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
The monarch urged the FRSC to continue carrying out its responsibilities with professionalism, discipline and respect for members of the public.
He also called for stronger collaboration among the FRSC, traditional institutions, the Oyo State Government, security agencies, transport unions and other relevant stakeholders to improve road safety and reduce road crashes.
Describing Ibadan as a major political, cultural and socio-economic centre, Ladoja noted that the city had historically served as a home to many Yoruba leaders and remained important to the development of the region.
He therefore appealed to residents and stakeholders to work together towards the continued development of Ibadanland.
Earlier, Dahunsi described the visit to the Olubadan as a historic royal engagement, noting that Ibadan had played a significant role in Nigeria’s political, cultural and socio-economic development, as well as in the evolution of road safety administration.
The sector commander said the increasing population, vehicle ownership and movement of people across Ibadan and Oyo State had created significant road safety challenges.
According to him, government agencies alone could not effectively tackle the challenges, making the support of traditional institutions essential in promoting responsible road use.
Dahunsi sought the Olubadan’s support in encouraging motorists, commercial drivers, transport operators, motorcyclists and pedestrians to comply with road safety regulations.
He urged road users to avoid speeding and dangerous overtaking, ensure their vehicles were roadworthy, use seat belts and crash helmets, refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and show consideration for other road users.
He said strict compliance with the measures could significantly reduce road crashes and help save lives.
The visit was attended by the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola; Aare Alasa of Ibadanland, High Chief Adewuyi Odunade; President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole; as well as Mogajis and Baales.
