Tinubu Support Group Commences Drug Tests For Drivers

As part of the process of ensuring accident-free society, the Transporters For Tinubu 2027 Support Group has commenced eye screenings and drug sensitization for transport operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

National coordinator, Transporters for Tinubu 2027, Segun Obayendo while speaking on Thursday at the Jabi Park in Abuja during  the flag-off of the initiative, said the programme would advance safety on the nation`s roads.

The national coordinator said the programme would be organised concurrently in the various states for the next few months across the country.

Obayomi urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to continue to play their crucial functions for the development of the nation.

According to him, road safety is a shared responsibility, and ought to be taken seriously by everyone.

Also speaking, the programme coordination for the Transporters For Tinubu 2027, Chinwe Uwaegbute said the attendance of the transport union members reflected their collective commitment to improving safety, welfare and professionalism within Nigeria`s transport sector.

Uwaegbute, who said that transportation remained central to national development, however pointed out that the demand of the driver`s profession often exposed them to health challenges, fatigues and welfare concerns that directly after road safety.

According to her, “It is in recognition of these realities that this initiative has been designed as a practical intervention focused on health awareness, responsible driving culture, and sustainable welfare support for transport operators. The key components- eye screening, drug abuse sensitization, and general wellness advocacy, address critical factors that influence safety driving.

“As we often say, our drivers are very confident people, once they know the route, they feel they can drive with their eyes almost closed, but today`s program is here to ensure the eyes remain open and the body remains healthy.”