*Mourn Kano Crash Victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed Nigerian drivers over what he called recklessness on the roads which he said has caused many needless deaths.
The President, in a statement on Friday, was quoted as expressing worry over poor adherence to safety precautions.
He spoke against the backdrop of Thursday’s road crash in Kano which claimed 19 lives.
Reacting to the incident, President Buhari said, “I’m devastated and saddened by this unfortunate tragedy that claimed the lives of passengers who happily left their homes without any idea that it was going to be their last day on earth.”
According to the President, “the frequency of road accidents is particularly worrisome and it calls for greater reflection on the importance of safety standards.”
“I understand that the accident was blamed on over-speeding and this account worries me deeply. Our drivers should take safety regulations seriously; they have the responsibility to protect their passengers. It’s unfortunate that ours is a country where, despite regular public enlightenment programmes by road safety officials, our recalcitrant drivers treat the issue with indifference,” the President lamented.
He added that, “adherence to safety standards and regulations can go a long way to protect lives.”
President Buhari extended his condolences to the Government of Kano State and the families of those who died in the accident.