The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has called on motorists to embrace responsible driving and strict compliance with traffic regulations to curb avoidable road crashes and prevent further loss of lives.
The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a joint press briefing organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to commemorate the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Shehu-Mohammed said the annual commemoration was not merely an occasion to remember those who had died in road crashes but also an opportunity to recognise the pain, trauma and enduring losses suffered by affected families.
She expressed sympathy with mothers who had lost children, children who had lost parents and families whose lives had been shattered by road crashes.
According to her, this year’s theme, “A Light That Unites Us”, underscores the need for collective commitment and action to prevent road traffic deaths and injuries.
She said every road crash represented more than a statistic, as behind each incident were broken families, lost dreams and loved ones whose absence left lasting emotional scars.
“Behind every road crash is a broken heart, an empty seat, and a dream that may never be fulfilled. Looking at the theme, ‘A Light That Unites Us’, reminds us that even in our grief, we can unite to save lives,” she said.
The ROSOWA president urged motorists to recognise their responsibility to other road users, stressing that reckless driving and disregard for traffic regulations could have devastating consequences for families and communities.
She reminded drivers that their loved ones were waiting for them at home and urged them to make safety a priority whenever they took to the roads.
She also reaffirmed the association’s commitment to promoting road safety, saying every life mattered and every family deserved to see their loved ones return home safely.
“Let the light we kindle today shine through our actions by driving responsibly, obeying traffic rules, and protecting one another on our roads,” she said.
She further expressed solidarity with bereaved families and survivors, urging Nigerians to translate the lessons of the commemoration into practical actions that would make the nation’s roads safer.
“To the bereaved families, we share in your pain. To the survivors, we stand with you. And to every road user, please remember, someone is waiting for you at home.
“Let us turn remembrance into responsibility, grief into action, and our collective light into hope for safer roads. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” she said.
