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A Broadcast Journalist and Safe Driving Advocate, Adetola Kayode, says stakeholders must join hands together to stem tides of road accidents in Nigeria.
Kayode made this assertion at a sensitisation programme held at Graceville Chapel, Allen roundabout, Ikeja in Lagos, a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation campaign was entitled “Driving and the Nigerian in You – Rights, Roles and Responsibilities.”
The programme sponsored by Kayode, is the third in the series to create awareness on sharing the responsibility of safety and security on Nigerian roads.
According to her, activities on Nigerian roads can equal those of ‘saner climes’, and when Nigerians themselves stick to traffic rules and regulations at all times, carnages on roads will reduce.
“This sensitisation programme is organised as part of efforts to stem the tide of road accidents, most especially avoidable ones caused by negligence on the part of motorists,” she said.
Kayode stressed the need for road users to obey traffic signs and regulations, using seat belts at the front and backseat, as well as having road users, including pedestrians, respect one another.
“I want to see our society better and safer. Let us respect one another on the road rather than causing chaotic situations on our roads.
“When you think of your own safety and other people’s safety, you will not rush out of the house because you are late for an assignment.
“Do not rush and cause more chaos because it is ember month,” she said.
The advocate, who said that many of the participants commended the programme, described it as an eye opener, “as many people take these safety rules like a pinch of salt.”
A participant, Mr Kayode Oduoye, described the sensitisation as fantastic because it was a way of taking the message directly to the people.
According to Oduoye, the Church is one of the avenues where family and lives can be better touched.
“So, for Kayode doing this is a big awareness and a way of mobilising people to the consciousness of living well and living safely as well,” he said.
Another participant, Mr Ogechukwu Nwajagu, urged people to always obey the traffic rules.
According to him, it is not only the government that has the responsibility of protecting us, we have the responsibility of protecting ourselves and our families.
Also speaking, Mr Ayobami Kuyoro, described the programme as very enlightening and useful.
“There are lots of important tips that I am taking away from the programme. We have to make sure that we are safety conscious every day, every month and every time.
“We should abide by everything we heard at the event and I believe our road will be safer,” Kuyoro said. (NAN)
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October 11, 2023 @ 16:30 GMT|
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