FRSC Reassures NANS of Commitment to Students’ Safety

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the lives of Nigerian students and all road users.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, gave the assurance during a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Abuja.

The meeting followed concerns raised by NANS over recurring accidents involving articulated vehicles, which recently claimed the lives of students in Edo State.

Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Corps Marshal described every life lost on Nigerian roads as “a wound to the conscience of the nation.”

He assured the student body that their concerns were not only acknowledged but were already shaping deliberate measures to curb reckless driving by truck operators.

> “Our students are the future of this country. Losing them to avoidable crashes is not just painful, it is highly unacceptable.
This meeting is not about shifting blame but about finding lasting solutions together. FRSC is prepared to work hand in hand with NANS to ensure no family mourns a child because of a preventable crash,” Mohammed stated.

The FRSC boss further highlighted ongoing initiatives targeted at reducing truck-related crashes nationwide. These include collaborations with major fleet operators such as Dangote and BUA Groups.

According to him, thousands of heavy-duty truck drivers have been trained and certified across Ibese, Obajana, and other depots, while additional training is ongoing in Okpella and Gboko. The focus areas, he explained, are defensive driving, fatigue management, and strict compliance with traffic regulations.

He disclosed that more than 2,700 trucks recently underwent rigorous checks as part of FRSC’s annual fleet certification program to ensure that only roadworthy vehicles operate on Nigerian highways.

Mohammed added that the corps is strengthening its patrol and surveillance systems using technology to monitor drivers’ behaviour, alongside enforcing speed-limiting devices and improved safety standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

Beyond enforcement, he said the FRSC is engaging stakeholders—including students, transport unions, fleet owners, and community leaders—emphasising that the meeting with NANS marks “the beginning of a sustained partnership with Nigerian students.”

He assured the public that the Corps would continue to uphold safety through empathy, enforcement, and education, while appealing to students and citizens to remain calm, as decisive steps are being taken to end avoidable tragedies on Nigerian roads.