Frsc news 2019

Here are some notable news stories from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in 2019:

  1. FRSC Launches Operation "Show Your Badge": In January 2019, the FRSC launched an operation aimed at reducing road crashes and fatalities by ensuring that all road users, including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, wear their personal protective equipment (PPE) such as seatbelts, helmets, and reflective jackets.
  2. FRSC Records 11,000 Road Crashes in Q1 2019: According to the FRSC, there were 11,000 road crashes in the first quarter of 2019, resulting in 2,500 fatalities and 15,000 injuries.
  3. FRSC Introduces "Last Mile" Initiative: In March 2019, the FRSC launched the "Last Mile" initiative, aimed at reducing road crashes and fatalities by providing emergency response services to accident victims within the last mile of their journey.
  4. FRSC Partners with NAPTIP to Combat Human Trafficking: In April 2019, the FRSC partnered with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to combat human trafficking and rescue victims of trafficking on Nigerian roads.
  5. FRSC Records 20% Increase in Road Crashes in Q2 2019: According to the FRSC, there was a 20% increase in road crashes in the second quarter of 2019, resulting in 3,500 fatalities and 20,000 injuries.
  6. FRSC Launches "Operation Crackdown": In July 2019, the FRSC launched "Operation Crackdown", a special operation aimed at reducing road crashes and fatalities by enforcing traffic laws and regulations.
  7. FRSC Records 15,000 Road Crashes in Q3 2019: According to the FRSC, there were 15,000 road crashes in the third quarter of 2019, resulting in 3,500 fatalities and 25,000 injuries.
  8. FRSC Partners with NEMA to Respond to Emergencies: In September 2019, the FRSC partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to respond to emergencies and provide assistance to victims of natural disasters and other emergencies.
  9. FRSC Records 10,000 Road Crashes in Q4 2019: According to the FRSC, there were 10,000 road crashes in the fourth quarter of 2019, resulting in 2,500 fatalities and 15,000 injuries.
  10. FRSC Launches "Operation Safe School": In December 2019, the FRSC launched "Operation Safe School", a special operation aimed at ensuring the safety of students and teachers on Nigerian roads.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from the FRSC in 2019. The agency continues to work towards reducing road crashes and fatalities in Nigeria.