The Federal Government has restated its commitment to road safety as a critical component of national development and human security with the launch of the maiden edition of Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, described the initiative as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to ensure safer highways and more secure communities across the country. The Minister was represented by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
Ambassador Tuggar commended the FRSC for what he called a “visionary intervention,” stressing that road safety must be viewed beyond traffic control to include the preservation of human capital and national productivity.
“Every life lost to a road traffic crash is not just a statistic; it is a painful loss to families, communities, and the nation as a whole,” he said. He acknowledged the Corps’ decades of service in regulation, public education, and emergency response, noting that its interventions have saved countless lives and protected vital economic assets.
The Minister further linked road safety to Nigeria’s broader foreign policy and economic objectives, emphasizing that a safe and efficient road transport system is essential for intra-African trade, tourism, and regional integration—particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
He added that the launch of Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine aligns with global efforts to promote sustainable transport systems, noting that road safety remains a universal concern and a key pillar of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“As an active member of the international community, Nigeria continues to engage on global platforms to advance transport safety and sustainable mobility,” Ambassador Tuggar said. “Through our diplomatic missions, we seek partnerships and knowledge-sharing opportunities to strengthen national capacity in this critical sector.”
Describing the publication as more than an informational outlet, the Minister said the magazine would serve as a strategic soft-power tool, projecting Nigeria’s road safety initiatives to a global audience. According to him, it will showcase the country’s innovations, challenges, and achievements while reinforcing adherence to international best practices.
The ceremony maintained that with a renewed call for collective responsibility, urging government agencies, private sector stakeholders, civil society, and road users to support road safety initiatives and work together to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.
