Safe-To-Load Programme: FRSC Records 61% Drop In Tanker Fatality

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stated that any tanker that fails to meet Safe-to-Load requirements will not be permitted to load.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, gave this warning during the flag-off of the 2026 Technical Training for FRSC Desk Officers at petroleum depots and terminals in Lagos.

He noted that persistent violations, including tampering with speed limit devices and poor maintenance culture, continue to pose a serious threat to national safety.

According to him, the Corps has recorded over a 61 percent reduction in tanker-related fatalities through the Safe-to-Load Programme.
“These unprecedented gains have been directly attributed to the effective implementation of the Safe-to-Load Programme under the strategic leadership of the Corps Marshal,” he said.
He described the achievement as clear evidence of the Corps’ data-driven enforcement strategy and effective inter-agency collaboration.
“The Safe-to-Load Programme, introduced in 2015 alongside Nigeria’s alignment with global safety protocols on the transportation of dangerous goods, has fundamentally improved compliance levels across the petroleum haulage sector,” he added.
Despite the progress, the Corps Marshal stressed that the FRSC remains committed to achieving zero fatalities.
Reaffirming the Corps’ stricter enforcement stance, he declared that “the era of impunity on Nigerian roads is over,” emphasizing that the Safe-to-Load Programme has evolved beyond a regulatory measure into a national safety necessity.
He urged operators, drivers, and stakeholders to fully comply, noting that every prevented crash saves lives, protects property, and preserves national resources.
Shehu Mohammed also reiterated the Corps’ commitment to expanding technology-driven monitoring systems, enhancing personnel capacity, and strengthening partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.