A transport company, Okeyson Transports, has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, saying it will continue to operate within the ambit of standard operating procedures that meet the Federal Road Safety Commission’s dictates.
This was made known through a statement from the transport company on Thursday. According to the statement, the visit, which took place earlier this week, was led by the Managing Director of Okeyson Transports, Mr Charles Okey-Udeji, alongside members of the company’s management team.
The engagement, the statement noted, provided a platform for discussions on improving road safety, enhancing driver professionalism, and fostering closer collaboration between transport operators and regulatory authorities.
Last year, the Federal Road Safety Corps attributed the loss of over 3,400 lives in road crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2025 to reckless driver behaviour and human error.
The corps maintained that 3,433 persons were killed and 22,162 injured in 6,858 reported road crashes within the first nine months of the year, fuelled by inadequate training and poor discipline among Nigerian drivers.
The FRSC identified driver fatigue, overloading, use of phones while driving, conveyance of passengers in haulage vehicles, and carrying fuel in plastic containers as major causes of road crashes, stressing that most incidents are preventable if drivers adhere to safety rules.
Speaking during the meeting, Charles Okey-Udeji said passenger safety remained a top priority for the company, stressing that safety goes beyond regulatory compliance to reflect a broader responsibility to customers and society.
Okey-Udeji said, “Okeyson Transports is committed to building a strong safety culture across all levels of our operations. This visit reflects our desire to continue working closely with the FRSC to ensure that our drivers, vehicles, and operational processes meet and exceed national safety standards.”
The company’s delegation commended the FRSC for its sustained efforts in reducing road accidents and promoting safe driving habits across the country, particularly during festive periods when traffic volumes increase.
The company’s MD added that the visit focused on potential areas of collaboration, including driver training programmes, safety awareness campaigns, compliance monitoring, and the adoption of best practices aimed at improving road transport safety.
He further said the engagement also underscored Okeyson Transports’ broader vision of raising professional standards within the Nigerian transport industry through proactive engagement with regulatory bodies.
SOURCE: PUNCH
