The National Emergency Management Agency, has explained why it launched the operation eagle eye in Abia.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the agency on Friday launched the operation in Abia State.
According to the Director-General, NEMA, Dr Mustapha Ahmed, the operation was aimed at reducing accidents during the Yuletide.
Mr Ahmed, who was represented by Ifeanyi Nnaji, Head of NEMA Owerri Operations Office, said that the agency decided to embark on the programme to sensitise the public against the dangers of road accidents.
“This year we have come to talk to the drivers and the park managers to be conscious of their actions on the road, in order to forestall accidents,” he said.
The road users were educated on safe driving and given FRSC pamphlets with driving safety guidelines and other traffic laws.
Also,the Executive Secretary, Abia State Emergency Management Agency, Sunday Jackson, said that the programme would curb the menace of road safety challenges and save lives.
