The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) are partnering to tackle vehicle emissions as dictated by the National Vehicular Emission Control Programme.
A statement signed by the FRSC Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the collaboration seeks to address the critical issue of air pollution caused by vehicular emissions, which have severe implications on human health and the environment.
The partnership, the statement said, will leverage the expertise and resources of both agencies to ensure the successful implementation of the programme.
It will also include incorporating environmental emission standards in FRSC training curriculum for drivers, to acquaint them with the relevant knowledge relating to national emission standards.
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In addition, the joint collaboration will commence with public awareness creation on the indiscriminate use of ill-maintained vehicles and their environmental and health implications.
While seeking to support the implementation of relevant national emission standards, the joint team will share intelligence and data on vehicular emissions in Nigeria.
“The FRSC and NESREA are committed to working together to promote a sustainable environment and ensure the well-being of Nigerians.
“This partnership demonstrates our collective resolve to address the critical issue of air pollution and create a healthier, more sustainable future for our nation,” the statement added.
