Last Sunday was special in the lives of the members of Ilupeju
Diamond Lions Club. And that is because, it was the Club’s last meeting day in
year 2017.
So, the Club thought it best to play host to the Sector
Commander of The Federal Road Safety Corps, Commander Oneje Hyginus, who came prepared
with a well packed lecture titled: Road
traffic accident Vs Road traffic crash, to coincide with the yuletide season
and the multiple travels experienced during this season.
Commander Oneje Hyginus while delivering his lecture
commended the humanitarian efforts of the club over the past years, and
particularly, the club’s societal community impact throughout the Presidency of
the incumbent Mrs. Olatundun Omosaiye. Afterwards, the Sector Commander went on
to define road accidents and road traffic crash.
According to him, road accidents are predictable and
preventable and always have a cause. Road crashes are a major health problem. Road
crashes are relatively 90% of road traffic movement higher than flying which is
only 5%.
He maintained that road crashes can be prevented with focus on safer road use, safer vehicles and better management, through maintenance and rehabilitation.
He also made the members of the club to know that, both
good and bad roads can cause accidents because some drivers move too fast.
He urged the members to avoid road accidents by preventing
such through the rein enforcement of use of seat belts, the improvement of driving
culture, quick emergency response, and consistent government policy.
Road accidents he said, could also be avoided through greater
effect on culture and attitude on drivers and stake holders by education
and enlightenment. Drivers should maintain safety standards, maintain
vehicles, check tyres for expiration dates, gauge them correctly 30/30, rotate
good tyres to the back not the front, and always remember that the environment
is not designed to forgive mistakes but for action and response.
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