The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to internal reforms, improved staff welfare and a strengthened legal framework aimed at repositioning the corps for greater efficiency.
Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing senior officers during the 2025 Half-Year Strategy Session held in Abuja.
Reviewing recent operational efforts, Mohammed said the FRSC had intensified enforcement against overloading and the illegal conveyance of petroleum products in passenger vehicles.
He added that the Corps had sustained clampdowns on vehicles with fake number plates and deepened collaborations aimed at reducing tanker-related crashes.
“These milestones were achieved largely through synergy with sister security agencies and key road safety stakeholders,” he said.
The Corps Marshal commended the Presidency for its unwavering support and acknowledged the collective input of staff, which, he said, had helped position the FRSC as a leading road safety agency in Africa.
He, however, noted that internal challenges, particularly those related to integrity, discipline and operational efficiency, continues to hamper the corps’ overall productivity.
He said the theme of the strategy session, “Driving Change from Within: Reinforcing Integrity, Accountability and Performance,” was both timely and relevant.
On staff welfare, Mohammed disclosed that the management had sustained its focus on fair and inclusive promotion exercises.
He said that in 2025, three Assistant Corps Marshals were promoted to Deputy Corps Marshals, while 18 Corps Commanders advanced to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal.
He added that over 1,200 officers from the rank of Assistant Route Commander to Chief Route Commander were currently undergoing the promotion process.
According to him, the seamless and transparent approach to promotion had ensured that all categories of personnel were carried along.
The FRSC boss also provided updates on the proposed FRSC Amendment Bill, which had passed the House of Representatives and was awaiting Senate concurrence.
He said the bill was designed to empower the corps with broader operational jurisdiction and improve post-service welfare for senior officers.
The bill proposes to rename the agency as the Nigeria Road Safety Commission (NRSC), extend its mandate to all public roads, consolidate salaries for top management and establish a special armed squad within the Commission.
“These steps show that management is working relentlessly to create an enabling environment for efficiency and professionalism,” he said.
Mohammed also thanked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, for his strategic and impactful oversight of the Corps.
He assured the SGF of management’s determination to remain focused on delivering the FRSC’s corporate mandate.
He urged officers to remain open-minded and contribute meaningfully towards shaping a practical and impactful roadmap for systemic reform.
Meanwhile, the FRSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to strengthen crash investigation efforts.
NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh Jnr., said the partnership would facilitate information sharing between both agencies and improve safety outcomes on Nigerian highways.
