The president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Thursday, launched a campaign to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The initiative, aimed at reducing road crashes caused by impaired driving, is supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, transport unions, and road safety advocacy groups.
The FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, stated this in a statement.
According to The PUNCH, the campaign, which took place at the Jabi Central Motor Park, Abuja, sought to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence and promote stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
In her address at the event, Justice Dongban-Mensem stressed the severity of the issue, describing DUI as a dangerous offence that endangers lives.
She called for collective action to create a safer, more responsible driving culture and urged commuters to take responsibility for their safety on the road by speaking out when they witness unsafe driving practices.
“As a nation, we must take a collective stand against this menace and work towards creating a safer and more responsible driving culture,” she said.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, commended Justice Dongban-Mensem’s leadership in addressing DUI, highlighting the judiciary’s ongoing partnership with the FRSC to enhance road safety.
