The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha. In anticipation of increased vehicular movement across Lagos and its environs, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2.1 Lagos Sector Command, under the leadership of Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, has rolled out a comprehensive traffic management and safety plan to ensure a safe and hitch-free celebration.
As part of its special Sallah operations, the Command is deploying 1,600 regular staff, 1,542 Special Marshals, 41 patrol vehicles, 10 power bikes, 5 tow trucks and 5 ambulances.
These resources will be strategically positioned across major highways and critical corridors in Lagos State to ensure free flow of traffic, prompt response to road traffic crashes, rapid clearance of obstructions, sustained public enlightenment, effective enforcement operations
FRSC Lagos will be working in synergy with sister agencies and emergency responders to maintain order, provide security, and safeguard lives and properties throughout the festive period.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, strongly advises all road users to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, emphasizing that safety is a shared responsibility.
His advice to the motoring public includes:
• Plan your journeys early
• Avoid night travels
• Ensure your vehicles are roadworthy
• Do not drink and drive
• Obey speed limits
• Use seatbelts at all times
• Avoid use of phones while driving
• Commercial drivers must avoid overloading
• Motorcyclists should stay off expressways and wear safety gear
He stressed that FRSC personnel will be visible, proactive, and the success of the operations depends on the cooperation of all road users.
Let us work together to ensure this Eid-ul-Adha is crash-free and filled with joy.
Signed:
Elizabeth Oluwadamilola Jayeola
Route Commander
Sector Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps, RS2.1 Lagos Sector Command
