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FRSC Special celebrity marshal leader Chi-Nwaoha urges members to learn life-saving skills
The National Head of the Celebrity Special Marshals Unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Julie Chi-Nwaoha, has called on state chapters of the unit to use their social influence to discourage Nigerians from filming accident scenes without assisting victims.
Chi-Nwaoha made this appeal during her visit to the Ogun State branch of the Celebrity Special Marshals (CSM) of the FRSC last weekend, where she attended a book launch by Hon. Kehinde Soaga, Ogun State Coordinator of the Special Marshals.
Chi-Nwaoha expressed concern over the growing trend among tech-savvy Nigerians, particularly the youth, who prioritize recording accident scenes for social media rather than offering help to save lives.
“We see people rushing to capture footage of accidents instead of stepping in to help the victims. This behavior is not only dangerous but can also cost lives,” she said.
She appealed to members of the Celebrity Special Marshals in Ogun State to partner with the FRSC in conducting strategic campaigns aimed at changing road users’ attitudes toward accident response.
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Chi-Nwaoha emphasized the need for Nigerians to prioritize life-saving actions at accident scenes rather than focusing on generating content for social media likes and views.
During a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fashakin, Chi-Nwaoha reiterated the commitment of the Celebrity Special Marshals to promoting positive behavioral change among road users.
She reassured the Commander that the unit would intensify efforts to spread awareness using their public platforms, including music, films, and other media, to educate Nigerians on the importance of first response actions during road accidents.
“As Celebrity Special Marshals, we will leverage our influence and media presence to advocate for road safety and responsible behavior at accident scenes,” she said, stressing that their campaigns will focus on encouraging Nigerians to save lives instead of seeking social media recognition.
The visit underlines the Celebrity Special Marshals’ role in driving public engagement on critical road safety issues and fostering a culture of responsible citizenship in times of crisis.
