The State and the Management of Road Traffic Crashes in Nigeria: The Case of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina

Abstract

This research examined the role played by the Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the management of Road Traffic Crashes in Katsina metropolis. The study identified some of the causes of the crashes in the area like the lack of adequate training of drivers, the use of poor tyres by drivers, driving under the influence of drugs, poor roads as well as poverty and illiteracy on the part of majority of the drivers account for some of the major reasons responsible for the accidents experienced in Katsina metropolis. The study further examines the different strategies employed by FRSC to reduce the excesses of road traffic crashes like patrol, public enlightenment, rescue mission, etc. The study concluded that road traffic crashes will best be reduced if other government agencies like the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Vehicle Officers (VIOs), Police, etc. complemented the functions of the FRSC by performing their functions diligently.