In a strategic move to address rising concerns over road traffic incidents, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Jomoro has hosted a high-level delegation from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).
The delegation, led by NRSA Director-General Abraham Amaliba, Esq., paid a courtesy call to the Ministry to align on national priorities and review the Authority’s current roadmap for reducing fatalities on the road.
The meeting centered on the “alarming” statistics regarding road traffic crashes across the country.
Both parties acknowledged that while infrastructure is key, the human element remains a critical factor in current accident rates.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the government is committed to reversing these trends through a more aggressive, multi-sectoral approach.
”Road safety is not just a policy issue; it is a public health emergency.
We need a united front that brings together state institutions, transport unions, and the general public to save lives,” She noted during the deliberations.
To tackle the menace effectively, the discussions highlighted strategies to intensify road safety campaigns, ensuring every driver and pedestrian understands their role in preventing accidents.
Strengthening collaboration between the NRSA and law enforcement to ensure traffic regulations are treated as mandates rather than mere guidelines.
Adopting robust annual review systems to track the effectiveness of safety measures and hold relevant stakeholders accountable.
For his part, Director-General Abraham Amaliba reaffirmed the NRSA’s commitment to its mandate, noting that the Authority is working to integrate more technology and data-driven insights into its monitoring systems.
As the Ministry and the NRSA tighten their partnership, the message to the public remains clear: Safety on our roads is a shared responsibility.
By 1960news.com
