The corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, on Monday called on construction companies to ensure the placement of road signs at the construction sites nationwide.
Mr Mohammed made the demand in a statement. He said the directive aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing nationwide road construction and rehabilitation efforts to improve safety and enhance the efficiency of the country’s highways.
He said the directive would ensure the safety of motorists and other road users in active and inactive construction zones.
The corps marshal further instructed all commanding officers across FRSC formations to commence strict and effective enforcement of the directive nationwide.
He condemned the recurring failure of some construction companies to provide proper warning and diversion signs at project sites, adding that such negligence exposes road users to avoidable risks.
He stressed that the directive was final and enforceable and that FRSC field commands will intensify supervision and take regulatory action against defaulters.
Mr Mohammed reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the federal government’s investment in road infrastructure translates into safer and more secure travel for all.
(NAN)