Some motorists have applauded the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its Free Water Campaign, describing the initiative as a thoughtful and timely intervention that brought relief and enhanced safety for highway users during the Yuletide travel season.
The novel initiative, introduced by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, and implemented across major corridors, saw operatives distributing bottle water to motorists and passengers along major routes, helping to combat fatigue, dehydration, and stress associated with long-distance festive travels.
Speaking on the initiative, the Corps Marshal underscored its life saving intent, saying: “Road safety goes beyond enforcement; it is about caring for the people we serve. A refreshed and alert driver is a safer driver, and if offering something as simple as water can help save lives on our roads, then it is a responsibility we must embrace.”
A statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, said far beyond a goodwill gesture, the initiative reflected the Corps Marshal’s forward thinking approach to road safety recognising that alertness, wellness, and human care are critical components of crash prevention, especially during periods of heavy vehicular movement.
Motorists and passengers alike openly applauded the gesture, describing it as thoughtful, refreshing, and unprecedented.
Many commended the FRSC for “going beyond enforcement” to genuinely care for road users, noting that the initiative boosted morale, reduced tension on the highways, and strengthened public trust in the Corps.
The water distribution exercise also served as a platform for road safety education, as FRSC personnel sensitised motorists on the dangers of speeding, fatigue driving, overloading, and reckless behaviour key contributors to road crashes during festive seasons.
The statement added "This Yuletide intervention has since generated widespread public admiration and positive reactions, reinforcing FRSC’s reputation as a proactive life saving agency that places the welfare of Nigerians at the centre of its operations.
"As festive travels continue nationwide, the Federal Road Safety Corps reassures Nigerians of its commitment to ensuring safer roads, safer journeys, and a safer Nigeria, while urging all motorists to remain patient, alert, and law abiding.
"FRSC presence on the highways not just to regulate traffic, but to protect lives." it stated