FRSC Corps Marshal Commemorates Democracy Day, Calls for Responsible Road Use
As Nigerians commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has urged citizens to make road safety a personal responsibility and ensure that the national holiday is not marred by preventable crashes.
In his goodwill message, Mohammed noted that Democracy Day, like other major public holidays, traditionally witnesses increased movement of people and vehicles nationwide.
He warned that the surge in traffic often comes with heightened risks from speeding, dangerous driving, disregard for traffic regulations, and other unsafe behaviours.
“No celebration is worth a single life. The true essence of Democracy Day can only be enjoyed when citizens return safely to their homes and loved ones. We must therefore reject all forms of reckless driving and embrace a culture of patience, discipline and consideration on our roads,” he stated.
He urged motorists to obey traffic rules, avoid excessive speed, dangerous overtaking, driving against traffic, overloading, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Passengers, he added, should speak up whenever drivers engage in unsafe practices.
Mohammed stressed that safety is a collective responsibility, noting that roads are shared spaces where every action taken by one user can significantly affect others.
“As we celebrate 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, let us equally demonstrate our commitment to protecting lives through responsible road use. Let us make safety our watchword and ensure that every journey ends in peace,” he said.
The Corps Marshal reassured Nigerians of FRSC’s commitment to safer roads through strategic patrols, traffic management, and emergency response services throughout the holiday period and beyond.
He wished all citizens a peaceful, memorable, and crash-free Democracy Day, emphasizing that “the greatest victory of every celebration is returning home alive.”