The Abia State Government has launched “Operation Eagle Eye,” a multi-agency road safety campaign aimed at reducing road traffic accidents during the yuletide season.
The initiative is being implemented by the Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Red Cross Society, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the Abia Tower of Peace, Umuahia, the Executive Secretary of SEMA, Dr. Sunny Jackson, said the campaign is designed to sensitise motorists and commuters on the importance of strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations to ensure safe travel during the festive period.
Dr. Jackson commended the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for his consistent support and for providing an enabling environment that facilitated the smooth implementation of the programme.
Also speaking, the Head of Operations, NEMA Imo/Abia Office, Mr. Igwe Nnamdi, disclosed that a dedicated monitoring team comprising officials of NEMA, the Nigeria Red Cross Society, and the FRSC has been deployed to strategic locations across the state to monitor traffic flow and respond promptly to emergencies.
He added that the team is supported by a fully equipped operational ambulance to provide immediate medical assistance when required. Mr. Nnamdi urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations, and avoid speeding, stressing that campaign messages such as “Slow down, drive within limits” and “Slow down, arrive early” are central to the initiative.
As part of the sensitisation exercise, the Operation Eagle Eye team also visited major highways within the Umuahia metropolis, where road safety awareness flyers were distributed to motorists and pedestrians.
The campaign is expected to run throughout the festive season and beyond, reinforcing the Abia State Government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property on the state’s roads.
