All drivers and passengers are reminded that wearing seat belts saves lives, and, when in a vehicle, to lock the doors and raise the windows. It is important to secure appropriate insurance. It is also important to realize that drivers and passengers of vehicles involved in accidents resulting in injury or death have experienced extra-judicial actions, for instance, mob attacks, in addition to official consequences such as fines and incarceration. Night driving should be avoided. Bandits and police roadblocks are more numerous at night.
Streets are very poorly lit, and many vehicles are missing one or both headlights.
The government of Nigeria charges the Federal Road Safety Commission with providing maps and public information on specific road conditions. The Nigerian government has announced its intention to privatize Nigerian Airways. A number of Nigerian airlines serve the domestic market and some foreign destinations. Most Nigerian airlines have aging fleets, limited technical capabilities and face serious financial problems. The U.S. Embassy is concerned that some of their operational and maintenance standards may be inadequate to ensure passenger safety.