The speed limit device manufacturing plant located at Lekki in Lagos was commissioned by the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, on Wednesday.

Oyeyemi stated that the plant, being the first of its kind in the country, will increase access to the device and help reduce road crashes to the lowest rate.

The FRSC chief commended the Highway Digital Nigeria Ltd for establishing the plant.

He said the FRSC was pleased with the wise economic initiative of the investors, saying the project would have far-reaching effects in supporting the campaign against crashes occasioned by over-speeding.

“Statistics have revealed that speed-related violation is one of the major factors responsible for most of the road traffic crashes that occur on the nation’s roads, with attendant casualties, in the past three years.

“The first premier production plant for speed limit devices shows the importance of the device to the campaign against road carnage,” Oyeyemi said.

He also noted that Nigeria has more vehicles on its roads than most African countries, thereby necessitating the FRSC to continue to contend with a high number of speed-related crashes so as to check the menace in the country.

The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), ably represented by Mr Ugbaja Joseph, Coordinator, Lagos office, applauded the efforts of the Highway Digital for putting the plant in place.

“We have given them certification for the good quality of the products and we appreciate the FRSC’s contributions,” Ugbaja said.

Chief Executive Officer, Highway Digittal Nigeria Limited, Mr Morris Mbetsa, said the establishment of the plant would facilitate circulation of the products.

He said the product’s quality has been tested and proven fit by SON, commenting on its affordability compared with imported ones. Mbetsa also mentioned of the employment generation drive inherent in the establishment of the plant, as well as the knowledge transfer it can afford professionals.