Adamawa Road Safety Stakeholders Call for Stronger Action to Reduce Crashes

By Alhassan Haladu Yola.

Road safety stakeholders in Adamawa State have called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, transport operators, road users and communities to reduce road traffic crashes in the state.

FRSC Public Relation Officer Adamawa State Command SRC A H Tukur Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola.

The call was made on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a town hall stakeholder engagement organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa State Sector Command, in conjunction with the Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Transport, Rural Infrastructure and Community Development.

The meeting, held at Admiral Nyako Hall in Yola, brought together government officials, lawmakers, security and emergency-response agencies, transport unions, traditional institutions, academics, community representatives and the media.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was among the dignitaries who attended the engagement.

The stakeholders stressed that road safety should not be regarded as the sole responsibility of the FRSC, noting that government institutions, road users and communities all have important roles to play in preventing crashes.

The engagement was held under the theme: “Road Safety as a Shared Responsibility: The Role of Institutions, Road Users and Communities in Building a Sustainable Road Safety Culture.”

Speeding, Overloading Raise Concerns

Participants identified speeding, overloading, reckless driving, driver fatigue, poor vehicle maintenance and inadequate road infrastructure as some of the major challenges contributing to road crashes in Adamawa.

They urged motorists to comply with speed limits and other traffic regulations and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before using public roads.

The stakeholders also drew attention to the risks faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, children and persons with disabilities.

They called for improved road markings, traffic signs, drainage systems, street lighting and regular maintenance of roads to enhance safety.

Academic Perspective

Professor Iliya Audu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, delivered a technical lecture at the event.

He emphasised responsible behaviour by road users, effective enforcement of traffic regulations, public education, proper road infrastructure, vehicle roadworthiness and stronger coordination among institutions.

Professor Audu also highlighted the importance of evidence-based approaches and community participation in developing sustainable road safety measures.

Stakeholders Seek Sustained Public Awareness

The stakeholders called for sustained road safety education in schools, motor parks, markets, religious institutions and communities.

Transport unions were encouraged to strengthen internal monitoring of their members and promote driver discipline, vehicle maintenance and compliance with traffic regulations.

The meeting also called for closer cooperation among the FRSC, security agencies, health institutions, transport operators, traditional leaders and communities, particularly in emergency response.

Participants recommended regular meetings between the FRSC and the Adamawa State House of Assembly to review road safety and transport-related challenges.

They further called for the establishment of a mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations reached at the engagement.

The FRSC said it remained committed to strengthening partnerships with stakeholders to promote responsible road use and reduce road traffic crashes across Adamawa State.