The Zamfara State Committee Chairman on Road Traffic and Related Offences, DCP Salihu Bello Fago, has explained why Governor Dauda Lawal constituted the committee, saying it was to enhance public safety in the state.

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with representatives of transport unions in Gusau, Fago emphasised that the cooperation of transport associations is essential to the success of the committee.

“This meeting of ours is to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations, with executives of various Road Transport Associations across the state.

“The Zamfara State Road Traffic Violations and Other Related Offences Committee was constituted by Governor Dauda Lawal to reduce traffic violations, promote responsible road use, and enhance public safety throughout Zamfara State,” he said.

The Chairman of the Committee briefed transport unions and stakeholders about the existence of the committee.

“We noted that commercial drivers and transport operators play a critical role in ensuring discipline on the roads. We called on you to educate your members on the importance of obeying traffic laws and regulations,” he stated.

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The Chairman of the committee also appealed to transport union leaders to support ongoing efforts to curb reckless driving, overloading, illegal parking, use of unauthorised vehicle accessories, and other traffic-related offences that endanger the lives of road users.

“A mobile court has been established by the state government to punish the offenders,” he disclosed.

In their separate remarks, the leaders of the NUPENG, NURTW, NATO and AMDON Zamfara State commended the Zamfara State Government for establishing the committee and pledged their full support towards achieving safer roads across the state.

The meeting was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Security and Home Affairs, Yazid Attahir, and representatives of the Nigerian Army, State Security Service, VIO, Road Safety, NSCDC and the Ministry of Justice.