FRSC Commander Debunks ‘Ember Months’ Myth, Cites Human Factors for Increased Road Crashes

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has launched a public sensitization campaign, urging road users to discard the superstitious beliefs surrounding the Ember Months. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, clarified that the increase in accidents during this period is not due to any mystery but to identifiable human and environmental factors.Addressing journalists at a monthly congress, Commander Fasakin argued against the long-held myth that September to December is a time of increased misfortune. He stated that the genuine reason for the rise in road crashes is the significant surge in vehicular and economic activities during these months.Fasakin emphasized that the responsibility for road safety lies with everyone. He urged motorists to strictly adhere to established safety guidelines, including avoiding excessive speed and overloading, refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol, and ensuring their vehicles are in optimal condition before travel.The FRSC boss reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to its target of reducing crashes to the barest minimum. He pledged to continue collaborating with media outlets, as road safety is a shared duty for which the public must be consistently educated. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Information Chapel, Comrade Femi Osipitan, commended the FRSC’s continuous efforts and pledged the media’s support in amplifying these crucial safety messages.