I sincerely think that as Nigerians, we need to embrace science and technology, study it and understand it as much as we studied and understand religion and faith. It will do us a great deal!

I am devoted Christian, but the way we allow religion and faith kill us is amazing! You board a vehicle from a motor park, with driver, and instead of trying to check and ask questions if the driver is qualified, licensed, fit, not under alcoholic influence we’ll rather prefer to donate monies to fake preachers who board to tell you how people die on road accidents because they did not donate monies to pastors.

They preach and tell you how to cover the driver, vehicle, tyres and steering with the blood of Jesus, and we all shout a loud ‘Amen’.

Why do we derive joy in looking for witches and wizards, when we fail to do the primary things to guaranty our safety? For how long can the blood of Jesus allow decrepit vehicles convey us from Abuja toLagos?

I will prefer we have technical experts visit motor parks, instead of fake pastors, and sensitise passengers on how to spot inexperienced, unlicensed or drunk drivers, and what to check out for before boarding any commercial vehicle. They should advice technically on the conditions of vehicles before going on the roads. The bad side is that Nigerians are not good in voluntary assignments that do not pay and road users will not be willing to give tips to such volunteers. They prefer to give to men of God who threaten them with hell fire and dangers.
This is why I prefer to fly when on long trips, because the road transport industry and system in Nigeria is suicide mission, and has little or no functional regulatory body and so anyone can bring any vehicle and anyone as driver. Admittedly, our airways are not as safe, however, the industry is run by highly specialised professionals who have so much at stake in the event of any accident.

Created in February 1988, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, which functions generally relates to making the highway safe for motorists and other road users, has failed and its purpose almost defeated.

A similar body, the Vehicle Inspection Office Driver and Vehicle Licensing Administration (VIO-DVLA) which primary aim is to standardise drivers’ license certification process and maintain a database of certified drivers and vehicles for the enforcement of road traffic laws in Nigeria, has also not lived up to expectations.

As the rate of road accidents increase in Nigeria on daily basis, it becomes urgent that the government looks into existing regulatory bodies or create new ones and mandate them to work closely with road transport companies.

I appeal we separate religion/faith from reality (science and technology) because if we have good vehicles, good and fit drivers and new tyres, the rate of our road accidents on our roads will reduce, while a large amount of the blood of Jesus would be saved for better things.

We all know speed is a major factor in many accidents. However, speeding causes not all accidents and not all accidents are preventable. Yet there are steps you can take to help prevent accidents. These include driving slowly when the weather is bad.
Replace worn tyres and brakes as needed. Keep windshield washer fluid full and change out windshield wipers on a regular basis.
Not only do seatbelts keep you safe in an accident, it will help avoid accidents as well. Seatbelts will hold you in place during an aggressive manouvre. Back off and do not tailgate or allow others to tailgate you.

Do not assume the other vehicles will stop just because the light is red.Do not drive behind an 18-wheeler on the highway. A blown tyre can cause an accident.
Do not rely on your mirrors when making a lane change. All vehicles have “blind spots” in which your mirrors cannot see. Do not ride in the blind spots of other vehicles.
Always keep your windshield wipers going in the rain. Defrost your windshield to keep it from fogging up. Turn on your headlights to help others to see you–this is also the law in some states.

It is always best to have a “designated driver”. Never drive after you have had alcoholic beverages. Even one beer can alter your ability to drive safely.
Always use your signal, even if you think no one is there. When changing lanes on the freeway, do not signal as an afterthought or during the lane change. Signal at least a couple of seconds in advance so others know what you are going to do before you do it.

http://dailytimes.com.ng/nigerians-road-accidents-blood-jesus/

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Most Nigerians can recite the cautions you stated above, it is no big deal, but it doesnt stop people from drinking and driving, it doesnt stop them from driving recklessly, we need to discipline ourselves, and as for the authorities, they need to mete out stiffer punishments to offenders.

The level of ignorance of some passengers is overwhelming.

In summary: Precaution /Prevention is better than cure

I was on Lag/Ibd Exp way on wednesday met a fresh accident involving a long vehicle and a toyota hiace going to sokoto where the victims where still laying on the road few km we met men of the FRSC and inform one of them about the accident, his response was "ki won ma pa ara won jare". They should be killing themself na them know.

If this was anything that concerns Muhamed admin would be quick to bar every body else from commenting unles you declear that you are a Muslim. But anything that defaces Christianity gets express aproval to front page. double standard in nairaland !!! Smh

True op

Omg! One of the most intelligent and well written post I have read on NL this year.

I have always discussed this same issues with close friends and associates that 90% of accidents on Nigeria roads are man made.

The witches and wizards never told us to:
Drink and drive
Overspeed beyond the recommended limit
Not to change our worn out tyres and brake pads
Overload our vehicles
Not to use seat belts
Lack of patience and wrong over taking. ..and the list goes on!

If only we can do the right things and stop blaming some witches and wizards. Our safety on these roads is our primary responsibility!

I appeal we separate religion/faith from reality (science and technology) because if we have good vehicles, good and fit drivers and new tyres, the rate of our road accidents on our roads will reduce, while a large amount of the blood of Jesus would be saved for better things.

Got the point of your post but do you mean to tell me your own faith isn't a reality, you may need to stop playing religion and develop a relationship with Christ, CHRIST IS REAL.

Lol, arnt funny anyway
We really need that. That's a good opinion bro

Licensed drivers with sound vehicles are not immune to road accidents.

80% of road accidents in Nigeria are product of bad roads and over speeding

Thanks a bunch for the advice. I cover all the journeys myself, my husband, our children and our families will ever make in our lifetime with THE BLOOD OF JESUS, whether by roads, lands, sea, water or air. NO LACK, NO LOSS AND NO LIMITATION in Jesús' name. AMEN!!!!!

Op i don't blame you! Devoted christian ko
You brought this topic here just for people to accuse the blood of the lamb which was shared for all
The blood of Jesus has nothing to do with your bad roads and speedy careless drivers.
The blood save those who believe and confess that indeed HE died for us to be saved

Be careful, be careful, be careful.....

Yep, 'the blood of Jesus' phenomenon has killed a lot of Nigerians and made private jet owners of a few others...but nothing will change anyway, the people are too steeped on superstitions and fear to be of any use to themselves or their nation..only the blood of Jesus can save us

we don't obey traffic rules in this country.. both our oga @the top.

Tanx 4 d revealed mystery

And the same people attack others religions and beliefs.

you really made alot of sense.i hardly give money to those pastors instead i use the money buy gala and lacasera

Ok, Nice Tips For The "mber" Months.
The VIO and other Regulatory agencies should ensure we have road worthy vehicles/driver on our roads.

JESUS Takes The Wheels, Prayer is the Last Safety Tip OP

Op. Even if every precaution is taken, does it stop a crazy trailer to come n collide with ur car, does it stop a container frm falling on ur car. Op diS Is d fact u are not a christian. If u are den u have no idea of dat blood u feel is nt necessary. Don't prAy wen u Are travelling Anymore u hear! I juSt pity u. Smh some ppl funny sha

President Buhari pls pls Scrap Nigerian Police, nd VIO. Road safety still d try 'small'......

Na so

I agree with you OP. I would always prefer a systematic approach to issues rather than most Nigerian mythical approach to issue. Personally, i prefer entering established Bus companies like God is good because to an extent their standard is far better than this random buses owned by people who are trying to make profit more than they are concerned about the safety of their passengers.

GogobiriLalas:
Yep, 'the blood of Jesus' phenomenon has killed a lot of Nigerians and made private jet owners of a few others...but nothing will change anyway, the people are too steeped on superstitions and fear to be of any use to themselves or their nation..only the blood of Jesus can save us

you have no brain nor sense of reasoning
May God forgive your blasphemy

l play my part as human and leave the rest to God as l can never discount Him. l have not and cannot give any pastor my money as his prayers are not superior to mine before God as he is hustling for his daily bread.

The Blood Of Jesus Saves!

Bonapart:
you have no brain nor sense of reasoning
May God forgive your blasphemy

lol the thing pain am, na boko haram go hammer ya head mumu

Hmmmmmmmmmm

I do not totally agree with you. You made valid points about us being over religious forgetting to do the needful. The blood of Jesus works for those that believe in it. It works and it will keep working. Good Morning Nairaland !