By Ibironke Ariyo
Dr Suberu John, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi on Road Safety Matters, has solicited the support of traditional, military and police in strengthening road safety initiatives
Suberu said this in Lokoja during courtesy visits to the Ohimege-Igu of Koton-Karfe, Alhaji Saidu Salihu; Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Kasim Sidi and Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye.
A statement issued by Mr Olu Isaac on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the SSA was accompanied by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Koton-Karfe Unit Command and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs).
During his visit to the Ohimege’s palace, Suberu paid homage and sought the monarch’s blessings for the forthcoming two-day Road Safety Summit scheduled from Nov. 13–14. 2025.
He explained that the summit, which was to commemorate the United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, would rally stakeholders to promote safer roads across the state.
Responding, the Ohimege-Igu expressed delight at the visit and commended Suberu’s vision.
He called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Abuja–Lokoja road, saying that “the state of the road determines the safety of road users,” particularly with the Ember months approaching.
At the 12 brigade headquarters in Lokoja, the SSA met with Brig.-Gen. Sidi to discuss strategic collaboration in enforcement, joint patrols, and emergency response.
Suberu also briefed the commander on the upcoming Focus Group Discussion slated for Aug. 25, as well as the November summit.
In his remarks, Sidi pledged full military support and commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for appointing a dedicated SSA on road safety matters, describing the step as innovative.
Speaking, the FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Tsukwam, appreciated the Army’s consistent support and hailed the governor’s foresight in creating the office.
Similarly, during his courtesy visit to the Police Command, the SSA sought a closer partnership with the police in reducing road traffic crashes in the state (RTCs).
He cited FRSC and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports indicating that 984 persons had lost their lives in recent years in the state, and called for a joint approach to enforcement, education, and advocacy.
He also invited the police to actively participate in both the Aug. 25 focus group discussion and the November summit.
Responding, CP Dantawaye pledged the command’s full support, noting that road safety was integral to public security.
He, however, assured the SSA that the police would continue to safeguard lives and properties on the roads.
Kogi gov’s aide seeks royal, military, police backing for road safety
