*Why the FRSC Traffic Radio will improve insecurity*

I saw a video of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo launching the FRSC National Traffic Radio and to me it was a move in the right direction if we are to get the issue of security right in Nigeria.

Many have wondered if security agencies in Nigeria exchange intelligence and how it has been possible for school children to be kidnapped in droves without anyone seeing them as they passed from one village to another, this I think can be curbed if the FRSC Traffic Radio is managed and executed optimally.

How do I mean? I mean that if the information from the Traffic Radio is timely, then people can have a sense of what the traffic, as well as security situation across the country is.

What about commercial buses who ply long distance routes, like Lagos to Abuja? They are also going to be informed about what routes or roads to use and where to avoid.

This will help commuters make informed decisions when they want to travel within a state or even outside the state.

One other reason why I feel good about the Traffic Road is the communication of trailer or truck accidents which has been one of the biggest problems some Nigerians have encountered during road usage.

When these trucks fall on the road especially those carrying fuel or diesel, it takes a while for FRSC to respond but with the radio station, they will have personnel deployed across Nigeria to report incidencies.

Also, the use of technology will help. With drones in the air monitoring the road situation and reporting to the radio station, Nigerians will be abreast of traffic situations in good time.

I want to believe that the Traffic Radio is line with Prof Osinbajo's call for synergy between the federal, states and local governments for increased safety on roads.

The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi should be commended for also finding new ways to not only keep our roads safe but also for seeking to improve security.

It also helps Save time and reduce delay in movement of road users, provides update for the progressive flow of traffic, ensure compliance to road traffic rules and reduce number of road accidents., ensures orderly movement of traffic in all directions.

Long overdue