Global Positioning and Socio-Economic Impact of Road Traffic Accidents in Nigeria: Matters Arising
Prof. Atubi, A. O. (Ph.D.); Gbadamosi, K.T. Ph.D., FCILT

Abstract
This paper examines Global Positioning and Socio-Economic Impact of Road Traffic Accidents in Nigeria. As can be seeing from the foregoing Developing countries especially Nigeria has a serious road accident problem and more road safety measures need to be introduced. In order to identify priorities for actions it is important that there is a clear understanding of the road accident problem and the likely effectiveness of road safety improvements. It is therefore, a priority for Nigeria to have an appropriate accident information system and that they carry out research and evaluation studies of remedial measures. Another basic requirement is a well trained road safety teams which is capable of coordinating and integrating a wide ranging programme of road safety improvements which are preferably low cost.

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