The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has renewed its warning against the overloading of vehicles, describing the practice as a major threat to road safety and a leading cause of preventable accidents across the country.
The warning followed the interception of several dangerously overloaded vehicles by FRSC officials during enforcement operations.
In a statement accompanying photographs of some of the vehicles, the agency expressed concern over the risks posed by excessive loading, warning that a single mistake on the road could result in tragedy.
“Is the driver okay? Is the loader okay? Because this is not transportation… this is an audition for disaster,” the agency stated.
“One sudden brake, one sharp bend, and lives could be lost. Overloading kills.”
The FRSC also criticized the practice of loading vehicles far beyond their carrying capacity, stressing that the pursuit of profit should never come at the expense of public safety.
“At what point does cargo become a moving building? This isn’t smart business; it’s a rolling road hazard waiting to happen. Safety must never be sacrificed for profit,” the agency said.
Questioning the judgment behind such practices, the Corps added: “Who on earth looked at this load and said, ‘Yes, this is perfectly fine to drive?’”
The agency reiterated that overloading remains one of the quickest routes to road crashes, as it affects vehicle stability, braking efficiency and overall control.
“No delivery is worth a life. We must say no to overloading,” the FRSC emphasized.
The Corps urged transport operators, drivers and vehicle owners to comply with safety regulations and ensure that vehicles are loaded within approved limits to reduce the risk of accidents and protect lives on Nigerian roads.
