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The name “Road safety” have conveyed that in this field the activities need to concentrate on items that properly belong to roads and, by extension, to the roads authorities, keeping a reduced scope of activities in a number of different areas, in spite of their potentially significant contributions.
Federal Road Safety Corps is the Government Agency with statutory responsibilities for road safety administration in Nigeria.Founded in 1988, [1] the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operates in all Nigerian states as well as the Federal Capital Territory and is the leading agency in Nigeria on road safety administration and management.
Road traffic safety refers to the methods and measures, such as traffic calming, to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured. Typical road users include pedestrians , cyclists , motorists , passengers of vehicles, and passengers of on-road public transport , mainly buses and trams .
The ZFC model is executed through a 360-degree road safety solution which follows the 4 ‘E’s of safety: [4] Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Care, and Engagement. Engineering – As proper road infrastructure and design can significantly minimise the mortality and morbidity burden of roads, they are a primary focus area for the ZFC model ...
Traffic calming uses physical design and other measures to improve safety for motorists, car drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. It has become a tool to combat speeding and other unsafe behaviours of drivers. [1] It aims to encourage safer, more responsible driving and potentially reduce traffic flow.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), formerly the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), [1] is a federal agency charged with the mandate of promoting transport safety and conducting objective and thorough investigations into transport accidents and incidents in Nigeria, with the aim of identifying the probable causes and advocating for safety improvements based on the findings.
Other major health concerns include malnutrition, pollution, and road traffic accidents. In 2020, Nigeria recorded the highest number of cases of COVID-19 in Africa. [citation needed] The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) estimates that Nigeria fulfills 48.2% of the expected obligations for the right to health, based on its income. [3]
Road traffic control involves directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic around a construction zone, accident or other road disruption, thus ensuring the safety of emergency response teams, construction workers and the general public.