FRSC Takes Medical Outreach to Anambra Parks, Says Physical Fitness Key to Safe Driving

By Praise Chinecherem

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has taken its road safety campaign to motor parks, conducting a medical outreach for commercial drivers, passengers and staff of the Transport Company of Anambra State (TRACAS) as part of activities marking the 2026 Ember Months Campaign.

The outreach, held on Thursday, was aimed at promoting the health and well-being of road users, particularly commercial drivers, while ensuring they are medically fit, physically sound and psychologically prepared to undertake journeys safely.

Speaking during the exercise, the State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, said good health and physical fitness were critical to safe driving and the prevention of road traffic crashes.

She explained that the initiative was designed to assess the general health conditions of drivers, identify potential medical challenges and address health-related factors that could compromise their driving abilities.

According to her, certain medical conditions, when left undetected or poorly managed, could impair a driver’s judgment, concentration and ability to respond appropriately to unexpected situations on the road.

Asekhauno commended the drivers, passengers and other participants for their active involvement in the exercise, urging them to make their health a priority.

She stressed that road safety goes beyond compliance with traffic regulations, noting that drivers must also take personal responsibility for their physical and mental well-being.

As part of the outreach, participants underwent various medical examinations, including general health screening, blood pressure checks and fasting blood sugar tests.

The exercise also featured health education and counselling sessions, during which drivers were sensitised to the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles, getting adequate rest, eating balanced diets and undergoing regular medical examinations.

They were equally advised to seek prompt medical attention whenever they experience health challenges rather than putting themselves and other road users at risk.

The medical outreach forms part of the Anambra State Sector Command’s sustained efforts to reduce road traffic crashes during the Ember Months through preventive healthcare interventions, public enlightenment and strategic stakeholder engagement.

The FRSC reiterated its commitment to promoting safer roads across the state, urging commercial drivers and other road users to prioritise their health and safety.

The Command emphasised that responsible driving begins with a healthy driver, adding that every road user has a role to play in ensuring that every journey ends safely.