The Chief Executive of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of road accidents in the country.
according to him, the major causes of road accidents are driver and pedestrian indiscipline.
speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, March 10, Mr. Amaliba lamented the alarming number of accidents, stressing the urgent need for corrective measures.
“I’m not happy with what is happening on our roads now. There is a need to show concern about the state of accidents in the country,” he said.
he stated that upon assuming office, he observed that while several factors contribute to road crashes, driver and pedestrian indiscipline remain the two primary causes.
“What I realised was that the two major causes of our road accidents have to do with driver indiscipline and pedestrian indiscipline,” he said.
he believes that addressing these issues would significantly reduce road accidents.
Mr. Amaliba also stated that he had embarked on an inspection of some major roads in Accra, focusing on pedestrian crossings and footbridges.
following his assessment, he announced plans to meet with the Roads and Highways Authority to discuss his findings and explore solutions, particularly increasing the number of pedestrian crossings.
commenting on his observations, he revealed that some urban roads lacked clear road markings, while in other areas, existing markings had faded.
additionally, he noted the absence of streetlights on certain stretches, creating hazardous conditions for both drivers and pedestrians.
“We realised that on some stretches within the city, there were no road markings, and in other instances, the road markings were faint.
“We also noticed the absence of streetlights and believe this must be brought to the attention of the Urban Roads Department as well as the Highways Authority,” he stated.
the NRSA CEO reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement safety measures that will curb the rising incidents of road crashes and improve road infrastructure across the country.
