FRSC Moves to Curb Fake Driving Schools Nationwide

The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC is taking steps to curb the proliferation of fake driving schools as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce crashes.

Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed stated this in Abuja at the commencement of a two-day national workshop for driving school proprietors and instructors, with the theme: Entrenching Highway Safety in Nigeria Through Standardized Drivers and Riders Training.

The Corps Marshal emphasized that human error remains the leading cause of road traffic accidents, hence the need for the FRSC to build the capacity of accredited driving schools for effective traffic management in the country.

He, however, noted that proper driver education through accredited institutions is essential in minimizing such errors and improving safety on the highways.

“We have been on this for a long time. You cannot completely eliminate fake driving schools, but with efforts like this, we will reduce them to the barest minimum.

“Our focus is to identify and support genuine schools that have the capacity to transform driver behavior and reduce crashes.”

According to him, driving schools serve as the first line of defense in preparing drivers to operate vehicles safely, and repeated training remains a key strategy.

“The engagement with school operators is part of a nationwide campaign that will cover key cities including Lagos, Oshogbo, and Kano.”

Mallam Shehu Mohammed expressed confidence that the series of engagements would foster a robust community of stakeholders committed to upholding safety standards and restoring integrity to driver training in Nigeria.

In his keynote address, the Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Transport Secretariat, Mr. Elechi Chinedu, said the Federal Government places premium on training, especially in activities that could save lives on the roads.

He commended the FRSC for various initiatives aimed at reducing road crashes.

According to him, the country can only experience rapid development when roads are safer for socio-economic activities.

A representative of the driving schools, Mr. Ola Ogedengbe, said the organization is ready to support all efforts toward checking the activities of substandard driving schools in the country.

Mr. Ogedengbe reiterated the commitment of members toward the realization of the FRSC’s vision.