FRSC Deepens Stakeholder Collaboration, Intensifies Ember Months Safety Campaign in Anambra:Bridget Asekhauno
Anambra 2025
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, under the leadership of Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, says it has strengthened its operations through extensive stakeholder engagement and targeted safety campaigns since her arrival on 22 September 2025.
According to CC Asekhauno, the Corps has engaged transport unions, community leaders, security agencies and the state government to enhance road traffic management across the state. “We have collaborated with service chiefs, other traffic agencies, and relevant partners to ensure we all work on the same page,” the Commander said.
As part of its Ember Months activities, the FRSC has conducted several road shows, park rallies, and a major town hall meeting with transport operators, traditional rulers (Igwes), and other community stakeholders. The aim, she noted, is to deepen awareness on traffic rules, environmental safety, and the collective responsibility required to reduce crashes during the high-risk Ember period.
A significant part of the Corps’ efforts has focused on the Head Bridge axis, a critical traffic corridor linking Anambra and Delta States. The FRSC convened a multi-agency meeting involving transport unions, the state traffic agency, AFRIC, and sister agencies from Delta State to develop a unified traffic management strategy. “Managing the Head Bridge is not a one-man business,” the Commander emphasized, adding that cooperation between both states is essential for ensuring free flow of traffic.
The Corps also intensified its “Early Morning Cry” programme, where FRSC personnel visit motor parks to educate drivers and passengers on safety tips before trips. The Commander stressed the importance of passenger responsibility, urging commuters to speak out against reckless driving, drug use by drivers, phone use while driving, and any form of distraction.
“We are telling passengers to take responsibility for their safety. In a vehicle of seven or fourteen, one driver should not determine the fate of everyone. Passengers must speak up and ensure the driver is fit to drive and obeys traffic rules,” she said. The Corps also cautioned passengers against acts that distract drivers, citing a recent incident where a passenger was seen fighting a driver while in motion.
While acknowledging that compliance with traffic regulations in the state is improving, FRSC noted that some road users still require continuous education due to varying levels of awareness and exposure. The Corps, however, reaffirmed its commitment to sustained enlightenment.
Reiterating this year’s Ember Months theme—“Take Responsibility for Your Safety and Stop Distracted Driving”—the Commander urged the public to make use of FRSC’s toll-free emergency number 122 in cases of crashes or emergencies. “Once you call, it rings directly at our headquarters and help gets to you within 15 minutes, which is our national response threshold,” she added.
