In an unconventional holiday safety drive, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has earned widespread commendation from motorists and passengers for distributing free bottled water along major travel corridors nationwide.
Dubbed the “Free Water Campaign,” the initiative, personally championed by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, aims to combat driver fatigue and dehydration during the peak Yuletide travel period. FRSC operatives were seen providing water to travelers on key highways, coupling the gesture with vital road safety advisories.
“Road safety goes beyond enforcement; it is about caring for the people we serve,” stated Corps Marshal Mohammed. “A refreshed and alert driver is a safer driver. If offering something as simple as water can help save lives on our roads, then it is a responsibility we must embrace.”
The move represents a strategic shift in the agency’s public engagement, framing wellness and human consideration as critical components of accident prevention. Travelers greeted the effort with surprise and appreciation, many describing it as “thoughtful,” “refreshing,” and “unprecedented.”
“They’ve gone beyond just checking vehicles and licenses to actually caring for our well-being on the road,” said one motorist, echoing sentiments heard along multiple routes. “It eases the stress of a long journey and builds trust.”
While providing hydration relief, personnel also used the opportunity to educate drivers on seasonal dangers, including speeding, fatigue-driven lapses, overloading, and reckless overtaking—common factors in holiday road crashes.
The campaign has sparked positive reactions across social media and public commentary, bolstering the FRSC’s image as a proactive, life-saving organization focused on citizen welfare.
As holiday travel continues, the Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to safer journeys nationwide, urging drivers to remain vigilant, patient, and law-abiding. The initiative underscores a clear message: the FRSC’s highway presence is not solely for regulation, but fundamentally, for the protection of lives.