With such fatal crashes along most major roads in Nigeria becoming a norm, it's clear the country's road safety measures are inadequate. The poor state of roads and the absence of an efficient railway system to transport cargo, especially fuel, has caused tremendous loss of lives and property. It's high time the government recognizes road traffic accidents as a critical issue that demands immediate attention.
Reckless driving, overloading, overspeeding, and poorly maintained vehicles account for more than half of road accident-related deaths in Nigeria. While the cause of Sunday's accident is yet to be determined, the law must punish all erring drivers who disrespect road traffic regulations and suspend their licenses must be suspended for endangering the lives of innocent people.