The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Command, on Saturday, March 1st 2025, expressed its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers towards finding lasting solutions to tanker accidents and associated fatalities in the state.
According punchng.com, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, gave the assurance while hosting NUPENG executives.
He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the pressing issue of tanker accidents.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, the Sector Public Education Officer, Margaret Onabe, said the sector commander agreed with the Union’s point on the necessity of establishing truck parks, citing United Nation’s road traffic regulations.
The statement read pointed out that the Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Command, is willing to partner with Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers towards finding lasting solutions to tanker accidents and associated fatalities.
It also said that the sector commander urged private truck owners to register their vehicles and ensure their drivers adhere to safety regulations.
It further stated that the FRSC boss also requested the Union to facilitate monthly public enlightenment sessions for their drivers.
The Chairman of NUPENG, Izuchukwu Onaka, according to the statement, earlier, had highlighted the major issue of poor road conditions, which he stated remained the primary cause of tanker accidents.
Onaka appealed to the government to prioritize road improvements and requested the FRSC to communicate the need for designated truck parks to enable drivers to rest and avoid night travel.
It was said that the meeting concluded with plans for an upcoming Town Hall meeting for tanker and truck operators to discuss tanker-related incidents.
The statement added that the FRSC and NUPENG reiterated their commitment to improving road safety and reducing tanker accidents in Anambra State.
This partnership, some have said, is a welcome development, as it brings together two key stakeholders in the transportation sector to address a critical safety concern.
By working together, they can help reduce the incidence of tanker crashes and make roads safer for all users.