Ekiti FRSC Reports Major Drop in Road Accidents and Fatalities in 2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State has reported a remarkable reduction in road accidents and fatalities across the state, a milestone that marks the success of targeted enforcement and public awareness campaigns in 2025.

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The Corps revealed that their strategic interventions, surveillance operations, and road safety education contributed to one of the lowest recorded accident rates in the state in recent years.

According to the FRSC Sector Commander, Ekiti State, Mr. Adewale Adeoye, the reduction is a result of proactive enforcement of traffic laws, deployment of mobile patrol teams, and sustained engagement with commercial drivers and commuters.

“Our focus on behavioral change, speed limit compliance, and accident-prone spot monitoring has yielded visible results. We recorded fewer road crashes and an appreciable decline in fatalities compared to previous years,” he said during a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti on Friday.

Key Highlights of FRSC Achievements

• Overall Accident Reduction: FRSC reported a 23% drop in total road traffic accidents within the 2025 fiscal year compared to 2024.
• Fatalities Down: The number of fatal road accidents fell by 19%, saving dozens of lives across Ekiti State highways and urban roads.
• Commercial Vehicle Compliance: The Corps strengthened regulation of commercial buses and tricycles, ensuring that over 85% of operators adhered to mandatory roadworthiness standards.
• Public Awareness Campaigns: Through roadshows, radio programs, and safety workshops, FRSC successfully educated thousands of drivers on the dangers of reckless driving, speeding, and driving under the influence.
• Enhanced Surveillance: 24-hour monitoring at accident-prone spots using patrol teams and mobile checkpoints helped reduce high-risk driving behaviors, particularly on major highways such as Ado-Ekiti–Ikere, Ikere–Ise, and Ijero roads.

The Ekiti State Government has lauded the Corps’ efforts, promising to invest in modern traffic control technology, better road infrastructure, and street lighting to further enhance safety.

Residents and road users have expressed optimism that the decline in accidents represents a positive trend, especially during festive travel periods when roads are typically congested and accident-prone.

A commuter, Mrs. Funke Olayemi, shared: “I’ve noticed that drivers now respect speed limits and traffic signs more. It gives us confidence that the roads are safer than before.”

The FRSC in Ekiti State emphasized that while the decline in accidents is commendable, continued vigilance is necessary.

Drivers are urged to maintain compliance with traffic regulations, wear seatbelts, avoid mobile phone distractions while driving, and report reckless drivers.

The Corps plans to scale up enforcement and educational campaigns in 2026, targeting both urban and rural highways to sustain the downward trend in accidents.