By Oso Abidemi
In a move to tackle the growing rate of road crashes involving young people, the Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), has trained over 300 youths and students on road safety and sustainable mobility practices in Abuja.
The two-day capacity-building event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, drew participants from Baze University, Nile University, and Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
ATCN President, Mr. Ishaku Bamaiyi, said the training was part of the club’s broader commitment to promoting safer roads and cleaner transport systems, particularly among young Nigerians.
“The alarming rate at which our youth are becoming victims of road crashes and the resulting impact on their health, education, families, and future is unacceptable,” Bamaiyi stated. “As future leaders, their safety must be a priority, and policies must be inclusive of their unique needs.”
The opening session, themed “Promoting Safe and Sustainable Mobility for Youth: Advocacy and Awareness,” featured presentations on youth-related crash statistics, the socio-economic costs of inaction, and the benefits of sustainable transport systems.
Day two featured interactive panels and roundtable discussions on policy development, infrastructure, and youth-led advocacy in road safety.
Participants explored innovative transportation models and clean mobility solutions, ending with actionable strategies aimed at building safer, inclusive transport networks.
ATCN said the initiative is part of a long-term drive to foster a culture of responsible mobility and empower young people as change agents in Nigeria’s transport sector.
