‎Yuletide : NEMA, SEMA Reel out Campaign to Reduce Auto Crashes in Abia

‎ The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Wednesday, launched ‘Operation Eagle Eye’ in Umuahia, the capital of Abia.
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‎The Head of NEMA, Owerri Operations Office (Imo and Abia), Mr Nnamdi Igwe, described the initiative as a special exercise conducted during the Yuletide to reduce road accidents.
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‎ Igwe said that the operation was designed to sensitise motorists and commuters on the dangers of speed and reckless driving.
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‎ Igwe said that NEMA was working, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders, including the Federal Road Safety Corps, SEMA, and the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.
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‎He said: “We’re so happy that SEMA in Abia, with the help of the governor, approved this for us to come move around.
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‎“We came with an ambulance fully equipped for any emergency.
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‎“We also have the Red Cross personnel, who are supposed to assist in giving the initial first aid before taking the injured to hospitl.”
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‎Igwe said that the operation, being launched in Abia, would be extended to Imo on Friday and continue until Jan. 3, 2026.
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‎ Also, the Executive Secretary, SEMA, Dr Sunday Jackson, said that the move was to senstise motorists, commuters and the public on the need to obey traffic rules and ensure safe driving in order to minimise accidents.
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‎ He commended Gov. Alex Otti for providing the enabling environment and support to embark on the laudable exercise.
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‎”Operation Eagle Eye is an initiative of NEMA and it is strategically done during the festive period of Christmas and the New Year.
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‎“The effort is aimed at reducing road accidents,” Jackson said.
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‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that leaflets, with different inscriptions, were distributed to people at various motor parks and busy traffic areas across the city.
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‎NAN further reports that some of the inscriptions included, “Slow down – arrive alive”, “Speed kills, drive with limit”, “Stay alert – accident hurts”, “Seatbelt saves lives”, “Better late than never”, among others.
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‎(NAN)