IRCVAC

The International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC): Gathering Africa and the World for road crash victims

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IRCVAC 2025: Major Highlight

Groundbreaking Ceremony of the KRSD Trauma Centre.

As we draw the curtain on the year 2025, we reflect on the defining activities and milestones that have shaped our journey and brought us this far.

IRCVAC 2025, we dare say, was more than a conference. It was a movement, a powerful call to action for governments, institutions, stakeholders, and citizens alike.

One of the most significant highlights of the conference was the groundbreaking ceremony of the KRSD Trauma Centre, a bold and timely response to the growing burden of road crashes across Africa and the world.
In the wake of recent tragic events on our roads, the urgent need for a functional, accessible, and sustainable trauma response system cannot be overstated.
This initiative represents hope for victims, dignity for survivors, and a decisive step toward saving lives when seconds matter most.

As we journey into the year 2026, we renew our collective commitment to road safety and the preservation of human life. We call on all road users to be more safety conscious, to drive responsibly, and to strictly obey traffic signs and road safety laws. Every life lost on our roads is one too many.

We also call on governments at all levels to prioritize the development and maintenance of safe road infrastructure, and to implement practical, victim-centred policies that provide timely care, rehabilitation, and long-term support for road crash victims and their families.

This mission cannot be achieved in isolation. Building a world-class trauma centre requires shared responsibility, strategic partnerships, and sustained support from the public and private sectors, development partners, and concerned individuals.

Please join us, together, we can strengthen emergency response systems, save lives, and restore hope to victims when it matters most.

Dignify Your Life By Saving a Life. Road crash victims matter. Lives must be protected. The time to act is now.

#IRCVAC2025 #rememberthevictims #dignifyyourlifebysavingalife #KRSDTRAUMACENTRE

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As we celebrate the joy and hope of Christmas, Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) Foundation conveners of the International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) extend warm Christmas greetings to road crash victims, families, partners, advocates, and all road users.

This season reminds us of love, compassion, and the value of every life. We remember road crash victims and stand in solidarity with their families, while renewing our collective commitment to safer roads, responsible driving, and stronger systems that protect lives.

May this Christmas inspire kindness, patience, and caution on our roads. As we travel to be with loved ones, let us choose safety because every journey should end safely.

From all of us at KRSD and IRCVAC, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, safety, and renewed resolve to save lives.

#MerryChristmas #drivesafe #safetyfirst #IRCVAC #dignifyyourlifebysavingalife

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

A Historic First Conference for Road Crash Victims

The International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC 2025) has marked a powerful milestone, as we dare say, the world’s first victims-centred road crash conference.

For three days, 16th – 18th November, 2025, Abuja became a gathering point for survivors, bereaved families, safety advocates, world leaders, policymakers, medical experts, and civil society. They all united for one purpose:
“To put victims at the centre of road safety action”.

Through testimonies, panels, memorial sessions, side events, and collaborative discussions, IRCVAC 2025 amplified the voices too often unheard and set a new standard for prevention, justice, support, and accountability across the continent.

We honoured.
We learned.
We demanded change.
And together, we built momentum for safer roads for all.

IRCVAC 2025 was not just a conference, it was the beginning of a movement.
A movement for action, change and justice for road crash victims.

Thank you to every speaker, partner, organisation, survivor, and family who stood with us. The journey continues...
#Remember #Support #Act

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow
#AfricaForRoadSafety #NoMoreCrashes #DignifyEveryLife

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 was more than a conference, it was a movement.

A platform for voices, solutions and accountability.
Stronger partnerships. Deeper commitments.

A step forward for safer roads in Africa and the world.

The weekend is here, enjoy it safely.
Take it slow, take it safe.
Reckless driving destroys dreams.
Drinking and driving shatters families.
Let safety guide you this weekend and always.

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #GoneButNotForgotten #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #ForEveryLife #DontDrinkandDrive #SafetyFirst #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife

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Today we remember Mr. Bernard

As we continue the conversation from IRCVAC 2025 where we listened to pain, to courage, to unfinished stories.

We felt the weight of lives interrupted, families changed forever, and dreams left waiting.
And even as the conference doors close, the conversation must not.

Today, we remember Mr. Bernard and those who travelled ahead of us too early, too suddenly.
They were mothers, fathers, children, friends, bright hopes for tomorrow.
Though they are no longer here physically, their lives continue to speak loudly through us.

IRCVAC reminded us:
We honour the dead not only by mourning,
but by standing for the living, by demanding safer roads, better systems, and protection for every life.

Their memory remains our call to action.
Their absence fuels our advocacy.
Their stories must shape safer tomorrows.

The conversation continues beyond the conference, into every heart, every road, every nation.

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #GoneButNotForgotten #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #ForEveryLife #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 began with one message: Victims deserve justice, recognition, and action.

#IRCVAC2025 #WDoR2025 #RoadSafetyNow #RememberTheVictims #GolfingForSaferRoads #NoMoreCrashes #Abuja #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #Nigeria

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

Message from Our Special Guest,
UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt.

We are honoured to share a special message from Mr. Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, as we gathered for the International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) 2025.

His message reinforces a global call: Every life on our roads matters.
Through collaboration, commitment, and compassion, we can build safer roads, stronger systems, and a future where families no longer suffer preventable loss.

As the world was united at IRCVAC 2025, we shall continue to move forward with renewed determination to honour victims, support survivors, and accelerate action for safer mobility.

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #Africa4Safety #Abuja #Nigeria #UN #unitednations #roadsafety #dignifyyourlifebysavingalife

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Candlelight Procession

16th November, 2025

In loving memory of road crash victims, we walked together in solemn silence, holding candles in honour of every life lost on our roads.

Each flame represented a story… a family… a future cut short.

The candlelight procession reminded us that:
• Behind every statistic is a real human being
• Grief continues long after the crash
• Road safety is a shared responsibility

As the lights glowed in the night, we stood united with bereaved families, survivors, first responders, and advocates across the world.

We remember. We honour. We commit to safer roads.
Let every candle ignite a renewed call for action because every life matters.

#Remember #Support #Act

#IRCVAC2025 #WorldDayOfRemembrance #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow
#NoMoreCrashes #AfricaRemembers #LightForTheLost #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife
#abuja #Nigeria #candles

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Church Service

16th November, 2025

Honoring Lives, Comforting Families

The IRCVAC team of the Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand Foundation (KRSD) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), joined the global community to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, gathering in prayer to honour every life lost and every family forever changed by road crashes.

In a solemn church service, we reflected on:
* The precious lives taken too soon
* The loved ones left behind to carry unimaginable pain
* The first responders and officers who are susceptible to one form of trauma or danger in the line of duty.
* The urgent call to make our roads safer for all

As prayers lifted, we reaffirmed our commitment to stand with victims, support survivors, and advocate for safer roads across Africa.

Let everyday remind us that: Every life matters. Every crash is preventable.
Together, we can turn remembrance into action.

IRCVAC 2025: Remembering. Honouring. Preventing.

#WorldDayOfRemembrance #IRCVAC2025 #RememberSupportAct #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #krsd #volunteer #frsc #AfricaRemembers #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #abuja #Nigeria

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 SIDE EVENTS: 15th November, 2025

Before the main conference began, IRCVAC hosted three powerful side events that brought advocates, survivors, partners, and communities together in unity and purpose:

CYCLING FOR ROAD SAFETY

A symbolic ride dedicated to road crash victims and a call for safer streets across the world.
We pedaled for remembrance… and for change.

WALK FOR VICTIMS

A solidarity walk honouring the lives lost and supporting survivors and affected families.
Every step echoes a message: Every life matters.

GOLFING FOR SAFER ROADS

Leaders, advocates, professionals, and partners came together on the green for a powerful purpose; to champion safer roads, support trauma care initiatives, and honour victims and survivors of road traffic crashes.

#IRCVAC2025 #WDoR2025 #RoadSafetyNow #RememberTheVictims #GolfingForSaferRoads #NoMoreCrashes #Abuja #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #Nigeria

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

IRCVAC 2025 WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS – JUMA’AT PRAYERS

The International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) solemnly observed the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with special Juma’at Prayers.

The moment of reflection by the Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand Foundation (KRSD) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), was dedicated to all whose lives have been lost or forever changed by road traffic crashes.

Prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of the departed, comfort for grieving families, and healing for survivors living with the consequences of road trauma.

We also seized the opportunity to honour first responders, medical teams, and all who work tirelessly to save lives on our roads.

As a community, we renew our commitment to promoting safer road practices, strengthening support for victims, and advocating for decisive action across Africa.

May Allah (SWT) accept our prayers and guide our efforts toward safer roads for all.

#IRCVAC2025 #WDoR2025 #RoadSafetyNow #RememberTheVictims #abuja #Nigeria

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Dear incredible IRCVAC 2025 Speakers

On behalf of the International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) team, we extend our deepest gratitude to all our distinguished speakers who honoured us with their time, expertise, and powerful voices.

Your presentations were not just speeches they were insightful, inspiring, and deeply impactful. You helped shine a light on the urgent and often overlooked issues faced by road crash victims across world.

Through your knowledge, data, lived experiences, and solutions, you strengthened our collective mission to remember the victims, support the survivors, and prevent future crashes.

Thank you for contributing to meaningful dialogues, for challenging us to think differently, and for helping build a safer future for all road users.

Your commitment and dedication has made IRCVAC 2025 a truly transformative gathering.
Thank you

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow #ThankYouSpeakers #DignifyYourLifeBySavingALife

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IRCVAC 2025: HIGHLIGHTS

PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING

The International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference 2026 began with pre-conference training from the 13th-15th of November, 2025.
The first round of training was a two day Refreshers Course for Drivers.
This capacity-building session is part of IRCVAC’s commitment to reducing road crashes, empowering drivers with life saving knowledge, and honouring the millions of victims and families affected across the world.

The energy, participation, and engagement from the drivers were inspiring. Together, we are building safer roads, stronger communities, and a future where preventable crashes become a thing of the past.

IRCVAC 2025 the conversation continues...

Let’s keep the momentum.
Let’s keep saving lives.

#IRCVAC2025 #RoadSafetyNow #RememberTheVictims #SafeDriving #Driver #Training #RefresherCourse #Abuja #Nigeria

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IRCVAC 2025 Sponsors

IRCVAC 2025 extends heartfelt appreciation to all our sponsors and partners.

Your support made it possible to unite Africa and the global road safety community in Abuja.

Because of your commitment, victims’ voices were amplified, solutions were shared, and new paths for safer roads were created.

Thank you for standing with us.
Together, we are building a safer Africa.

#IRCVAC2025 #ThankYou #Sponsors #ThankYouSponsors #RoadSafetyNow

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IRCVAC 2025 has come to a powerful close but the conversation continues….

Today We Remember John Nanzip Shagaya

A tribute by the Founder of KRSD, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR.

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #Abuja #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #afallenhero

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Today marks a historic leap in Nigeria’s road safety journey as Alhaji Aliko Dangote performed the foundation laying ceremony of the proposed Kwapda’as Road Safety Demands (KRSD) Trauma Centre at Kabusa, FCT Abuja. This monumental project stands as a beacon of hope, designed to provide swift, life-saving emergency response for road crash victims and strengthen our national commitment to safer roads. It is the time to Remember, Support and Act for a safe motoring environment. With this groundbreaking, a new era of compassion, preparedness, and innovation begins.

The KRSD Trauma Centre is more than a building, it is a legacy of humanity and a lifeline for countless families. Powered by the vision of the Founder, Her Lordship Honourable Justice Monica Dombam Mensem, and the generosity of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, it signifies a future where timely medical intervention will drastically reduce preventable fatalities. Today, we celebrate progress, partnership, and purpose, a powerful reminder that when visionary leaders invest in safety, communities thrive and lives are transformed.

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Africa once again becomes the heartbeat of global road safety as leaders, influencers, policymakers, and humanitarian champions gather for the International Road Crash Victims African Conference themed; “Gathering the World in Africa for Road Crash Victims.” From the arrival of dignitaries to the powerful opening ceremony, the two day session reflects a continent united in compassion, innovation, and action. With the presence of FRSC, KRSD, global agencies, traditional institutions, and international partners, this conference marks a new dawn for the protection of every road user across Africa.

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Distinguished Senator George Akume CON, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. Eminent voices including state governors, ministers, agency heads, and development partners also delivered goodwill messages, each echoing the urgency of saving lives and supporting survivors. Every contribution reinforced one truth: African lives matter, and the world is listening.

As the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed gives the Vote of Thanks, the message is loud and clear: Africa is not waiting; Africa is leading. Together, we honour victims, empower survivors, and strengthen the resolve to make every journey safe. The world has gathered… and Africa is rising.

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IRCVAC 2025

DAY 2 - PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Day 2 of IRCVAC 2025 continues with powerful panel discussions bringing experts, survivors, policymakers, and advocates together to confront the urgent realities of road traffic injuries across Africa.

These discussions are not just academic they are a roadmap for action, shaping new strategies to save lives across Africa.

#IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #Abuja #DignifyYourLifeBySavingALife #Nigeria

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IRCVAC 2025

WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS

Today, we pause.
We remember.
We honour every life lost or forever altered by road crashes across Africa and the world.

Behind every statistic is a name…
a family…
a dream unfinished.

Mothers. Fathers. Children. Workers. Students.
Survivors rebuilding their lives.
First responders carrying invisible scars.

On this World Day of Remembrance, IRCVAC stands with:

* Bereaved families grieving the unimaginable
* Survivors living with permanent injuries
* Communities shattered by preventable crashes
* Professionals committed to safer roads

Road crashes are not accidents they are preventable.
And remembering must lead to action.

As IRCVAC 2025 begins, we renew our commitment to:
* Safer roads
* Stronger policies
* Compassion for victims
* A continent where every journey is safe

May our remembrance inspire change.
May our voices lead to lives saved.

Join us as the world unite to remember victims, support survivors, and strengthen road safety action.

Date: November 16th – 18th, 2025

Venue: Body of Benchers,
Plot 688 Institution and Research District,
FCC Phase III,
FCT-Abuja.

#IRCVAC2025 #WDoR2025 #WorldDayOfRemembrance #RememberTheVictims
#RoadSafetyNow #NoMoreCrashes #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #Abuja

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IRCVAC 2025

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Today, we remember the millions of lives shattered by road traffic crashes the number one killer of children and young people aged 5–29 worldwide.

Every year:
1.2 million lives lost
50 million seriously injured
Families broken.
Dreams cut short.
Futures stolen in an instant.

This video is a reminder that these are not just statistics.
They were mothers heading home…
Friends planning tomorrow…
Children with bright futures…
People who deserved to arrive safely.

As the text on screen reveals the brutal reality, we are called to act:
* Drive responsibly
* Demand safer roads and stronger enforcement
* Support survivors and grieving families
* Honor the silence by preventing the next tragedy

On this UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we stand with those who continue to carry unimaginable pain and we commit to ending this preventable human suffering.

Remember. Support. Act.
Together, we can save lives.

Join us as the world unite to remember victims, support survivors, and strengthen road safety action.

Date: November 16th – 18th, 2025

Venue: Body of Benchers,
Plot 688 Institution and Research District,
FCC Phase III,
FCT-Abuja.

#WDoR2025 #IRCVAC2025 #RememberTheVictims #RoadSafetyNow
#NoMoreCrashes #DignifyYourLifebySavingaLife #ActNowSaveLives #Nigeria