ABUJA, Nigeria — The head of Nigeria’s highway regulatory body has urged Muslim faithful across the country to mirror the spiritual discipline and patience of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival when operating vehicles on the nation’s high-speed motorways.
In an official holiday address delivered on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, extended his warmest congratulations to the Islamic community. He commended the faithful for their sustained devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to Islamic teachings, urging them to carry the virtues of patience and obedience into their holiday travels.
Mr. Mohammed noted that the core essence of the sacred season—defined by submission, compassion, and respect for humanity—directly reflects the exact values required to maintain safety and orderliness across the federation’s transport network.
Avoidable Tragedies on the Highway
The highway chief issued a stark reminder to travellers, emphasizing that the vast majority of severe road traffic crashes during festive seasons are entirely preventable if motorists exercise basic caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
To ensure an accident-free celebration, the FRSC has called on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to eliminate specific high-risk behaviours:
- Velocity Controls: Avoiding excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking on major highways.
- Vehicle Limits: Eliminating the chronic overloading of commercial vehicles and strict adherence to route directions.
- Sobriety and Focus: Refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in any unsafe actions that endanger lives and property.
Intensified Patrols and Emergency Tracking
Reaffirming the agency’s operational readiness, the Corps Marshal stated that the FRSC is implementing a comprehensive nationwide deployment strategy to manage the heavy vehicular traffic associated with the holidays.
The regulatory body is scaling up its enforcement presence through intensified highway patrols, the strategic positioning of emergency personnel along major bottlenecks, and the activation of prompt rescue services to handle unexpected incidents.
The public has been urged to support these safety measures by actively monitoring the roads. Passers-by and commuters can report traffic crashes, highway obstructions, or medical emergencies in real-time by dialing the FRSC toll-free emergency number, 122, or by tuning into and contacting the National Traffic Radio platform on 107.1 FM.
Concluding his address, Mr Mohammed encouraged all Nigerians to use the collective responsibility of the festival to foster national harmony, unity, and a shared commitment to building a permanently safer road environment across the country.
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