Kano govt, FRSC partner to boost road safety

Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer roads and reducing traffic accidents through a strategic collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known on Thursday during a town hall meeting organised by the FRSC Kano Command, stressing his administration’s determination to safeguard lives and property through improved road infrastructure and effective traffic management.

Represented by the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, the Governor said his government had invested heavily in solar traffic lights, street lights, and the rehabilitation of roads across the state, while enhancing the capacity of traffic personnel to ensure smoother road operations.

“These efforts can be clearly seen through the provision of solar traffic lights, street lights, and road rehabilitation across the nook and cranny of the state. The theme of this year’s campaign, ‘Take Responsibility for Your Safety,’ is a reminder that safety begins with each and every one of us,” he said.

Governor Yusuf noted that the campaign was timely, especially as the ember months usually record an increase in road crashes due to heightened travel, impatience, and disregard for traffic rules.

He urged motorists to avoid overspeeding, overloading, phone distractions, and unnecessary night journeys.

In his remarks, Special Adviser to the Governor and former Corps Marshal, Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai, called for clearer regulations defining the operational category of tricycle (KEKE-NAPEP) operators, citing research that links many road distractions to such drivers.