FRSC offers humanitarian support to road crash victims in Katsina

As part of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina Sector Command, in collaboration with the Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA), Katsina chapter, organised a humanitarian outreach to sympathise with victims of road traffic crashes receiving medical attention across the state.

Speaking during the event at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, on Saturday, Hadiza Maxwell Lede, the ROSOWA chairperson, said the purpose of the outreach was multifaceted, adding that “first, it aimed to offer prayers for the souls of those who lost their lives in road traffic crashes and to express heartfelt sympathy to families currently grieving.

“Secondly, the visit sought to demonstrate compassion, solidarity, and emotional support to victims who are still undergoing treatment.”

Represented by Aisha Yakubu Idris, the ROSOWA chairperson appealed to individuals, corporate bodies, and the general public to extend continuous support to victims of road traffic crashes, many of whom remain hospitalised for prolonged periods due to the severity of their injuries.

She reiterated the critical importance of responsible driving, emphasising that life has no duplicate, and urged motorists to refrain from reckless driving, overloading goods and passengers, and overspeeding, behaviours identified as major contributors to preventable road traffic fatalities.

Muttaka Maude, the acting chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the hospital, while receiving the relief materials, commended the Corps and ROSOWA for the thoughtful initiative, describing it as a noble contribution to public welfare.

He highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration between the FRSC, ROSOWA, and healthcare institutions, noting that such humanitarian interventions significantly enhance the morale, emotional resilience, and recovery outcomes of crash victims.

The team comprised regular marshals, special marshals, and members of the NYSC Road Safety Club, all of whom actively participated in the outreach, as relief items were formally presented to the hospital management for onward distribution to patients within the facility.