Abuja: The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to curb the proliferation of fake driving schools nationwide. Mohammed made the commitment during the 2025 national workshop for driving school proprietors and instructors on Monday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Corps Marshal stated that this initiative is part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce crashes. He emphasized that human errors remain the leading cause of road traffic accidents, and proper drivers' education through accredited institutions is essential in minimizing such errors and enhancing highway safety.
Mohammed highlighted the importance of the safe systems accord initiative, which acknowledges the inevitability of human error and promotes systems designed to accommodate such lapses without fatal consequences. Driving schools are seen as the first line of defense in preparing drivers to operate vehicles safely, with repeated training being a key strategy.
The Corps Marshal revealed that the engagement with school operators is part of a nationwide campaign targeted at key metropolises such as Lagos, Oshogbo, and Kano. Following these sessions, the FRSC plans to consolidate feedback and best practices to develop a framework ensuring consistent quality in driver education and a significant drop in crash statistics.
Mohammed expressed confidence that these engagements would foster a robust community of stakeholders committed to upholding safety standards and restoring integrity to driver's training in Nigeria.
The FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, called for the institutionalization of standardized training for drivers and riders across Nigeria. Represented by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Dr. Elechi Chinedum, Wike emphasized the importance of reducing road traffic crashes and supporting national development. He commended the FRSC for its sustained efforts in promoting highway safety through initiatives like the DSSP, which provides guidelines and regulatory oversight for the operations of driving schools nationwide.
The FCT Minister described the workshop theme, 'Entrenching Highway Safety in Nigeria through Standardized Drivers and Riders Training,' as timely, considering the crucial role transportation plays in national development and economic growth. He stressed that standardization in driver education would not only reduce crashes but unlock economic opportunities and protect lives.