Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 18 May, 2012 - 01:54
Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative, (APRI) a Road Safety focused Non-Governmental Organization has inaugurated the Road Safety Vanguard of the organization in Abia State, aimed at complimenting government efforts in the safety of road users in Abia State.
Submitted by OMATSOLA OLOMA on 28 December, 2010 - 20:20
Our roads today are more or less potential hazards to all motorist whether you are driving for yourself or company. Driving is regarded as one of the most dangerous activities man is involved in today. It has become imperative that all motorist become conscious of this fact and that as long as they are not trained they pose a hazard to all other motorist.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 4 December, 2010 - 22:06
Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative (APRI) is a Non-Governmental Organization promoting road safety efforts with office in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The organization is focused on efforts aimed at reducing the rate of road traffic accidents, injuries and death on Nigeria roads.
Submitted by Tobias Eigen on 15 November, 2010 - 13:35
I thought you might be interested in this radio program that I just heard about road safety in Kenya, which probably echoes the problems in Nigeria. There is also a mention of petty corruption and Transparency International. You may want to listen to it and give your feedback.
Since I went to school in Nairobi myself I remember these problems which we had even back then.. but it seems road safety in Kenya has unfortunately gotten worse.
Mon, 15 Nov 10
Duration:
24 mins
"It's a woman with a tiny baby and luggage on the back of a motorbike with no helmet." Sheena McDonald travels to Kenya to find out what the government is doing to improve on road safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 16 October, 2010 - 05:06
The recent road traffic accident that killed the National President of Nigeria's largest trade union, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Alhaji Hamman Gidado and his top officials has further exposed Nigeria as among countries with ineffective road traffic safety policy.
For years, prominent Nigerians have fallen victims of road traffic accident with no enforceable policies and regulations to tackle the carnage. Among major cause of road traffic accidents in Nigeria are drunkenness, poor quality drivers, fake and sub-standard spare parts, bad roads and overspeeding.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 25 August, 2010 - 05:40
Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is a common occurence on Nigeria roads. Its effect is ernomous, but the more devastating is the gruesome pain its causes its victims before life is finally sniffed out. RTA has been reported by experts as among causes of National economic retrogression and poverty to families which presently is affecting Nigeria as a nation and many families that are affected cannot be healed of its traumic effect.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 23 August, 2010 - 01:30
Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative has called on the Federal and State Government in Nigeria to intensify road safety efforts to avert further killing of road users.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 9 July, 2010 - 11:53
The three days (1st - 3rd July 2010) International conference on Motor Vehicle Administration was held at Yar'Adua Center Abuja Nigeria.
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 12 June, 2010 - 11:44
Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative (APRI) has called for a sustainable road safety action and urged the Government of Nigeria to commit to investing the money it collects from traffic fines on improving road safety.
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APRI is of the view that “91 per cent of the money collected from traffic fines if spent on road safety would make an enormous difference and would save hundreds of lives. Road safety approach to date, in Nigeria, has been dominated by a blame, crime and punishment model, and as a result many people are mistrustful and convinced that the road safety agencies have revenue targets. Road safety really works when the public is onboard and decides for itself that safety is important - as has happened for seatbelt wearing. By removing the revenue gathering claims, we would change the focus of our road safety efforts from blame and punishment to injury prevention and education.”
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 1 June, 2010 - 03:50
The coalition of road traffic safety NGOs lead by Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative has proposed a planned demonstration to protest the inceasant killing of road users with a view to drum up support for the restructuring of the Federal Road Safety Commission. However, the planned demonstration which will include traders, students and concerned people in Nigeria will be carried out when it is obvious that the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the able leadership of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan fails to address our petitions and demands.
