inDrive Summit in Abuja Promotes Road Safety Collaboration

At the third edition of the inDrive Safety Summit themed “Transparency” held in Abuja, stakeholders in Nigeria's transportation sector urged for stronger collaboration to enhance road safety for drivers and passengers using ride-hailing services. Mrs Jane Ojinta, director at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, represented the permanent secretary and emphasized that road connectivity and safety are shared responsibilities requiring cooperation among government agencies, private-sector operators, drivers, and passengers.

She called on inDrive and other mobility operators to invest in driver verification, vehicle safety, and public awareness. Laraba J. Shanwa, Assistant Corps Commander of the FRSC, stressed the need for collaboration in driver training and data-driven interventions to reduce traffic crashes.

Timothy Oladimeji, Country Manager of inDrive Nigeria, stated that the summit aimed to engage stakeholders on safety and mobility. He noted inDrive's partnerships with government agencies to enhance driver verification and response times.

The summit also featured discussions on safety features and the importance of cooperation among all stakeholders.