Nigeria Experts Drive Road Safety Improvements Through Vehicle Maintenance, Data Planning

Efforts to improve road safety are being emphasized globally and locally through multiple initiatives focusing on vehicle maintenance, advanced technology adoption, and data-driven strategies. In Nigeria, a corporate social responsibility initiative led by Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc promotes vehicle maintenance education, aiming to reduce preventable accidents by empowering car owners with essential safety knowledge. Experts like Mujeeb Abdulrazaq advocate for the adoption of data-driven and AI-based road safety management systems, highlighting their effectiveness in reducing traffic fatalities as seen in countries like Saudi Arabia. Similarly, Driving Schools and Safety Alliance Africa stresses that vehicle condition critically impacts crash severity, urging regular inspection and maintenance to avoid mechanical failures that contribute significantly to accidents. In Australia, consultations are ongoing regarding the mandatory installation of Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS) in light vehicles, which studies estimate could substantially reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by preventing unintentional lane departures. These combined approaches reflect a multifaceted strategy to enhance road safety through technological, educational, and analytical advancements.