ROSOWA Warns Motorists Against Reckless Driving During Yuletide

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has warned motorists against reckless driving during the yuletide, urging them to prioritise safety and avoid reckless behaviour on the roads.

This was part of the amplified campaign at the weekend in Abuja, to commemorate the 2025 African Road Safety Day and the World Day for Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims which took place at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.

President of ROSOWA, Hajia Nafisah Shehu Mohammed, urged drivers to exercise maximum caution to prevent avoidable tragedies. “My advice is simple; avoid over speeding, stay off phones while driving and ensure your vehicles are properly checked before embarking on any trip.

“Drive safely, avoid distractions, check your vehicles and don’t drink and drive. A lot of crashes we see are preventable, especially during this period when movement increases,” she said.

The ROSOWA President also lamented the rise in hit-and-run cases, particularly in Abuja, describing the trend as worrisome and demanded stiffer penalties for offenders.

“We are seeing too many hit-and-run incidents. This is a wake-up call for stronger deterrents,” she added.

She reaffirmed ROSOWA’s commitment to strengthening advocacy on safer motoring and providing support to crash victims nationwide.

Accompanied by FRSC representatives, Special Marshals and volunteers, the ROSOWA President used the outreach to donate hospital stretchers, wheelchairs, crutches, toiletries, disinfectants and cash tokens to road crash victims at FMC.

Head of Emergency at FMC Jabi, Dr. Sumaila Timothy, commended ROSOWA for the timely intervention, noting that most accident cases treated at the hospital stem from reckless driving, brake failure and poor road use practices. “Only yesterday, we treated 18 victims from a single crash caused by brake failure. Many of these tragedies are avoidable,” he said.

Also speaking, Deputy Corps Commander, Henrietta Henshaw representing the Corp Marshal Shehu Mohammed, reminded motorists and passengers to remain vigilant, advising travellers to monitor drivers during long trips and insist on rest stops when necessary.

The FMC management, on behalf of the Chief Medical Director, thanked ROSOWA for the continued support, describing the visit as timely and impactful.