The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to curbing the proliferation of fake driving schools nationwide.
Mohammed made the commitment during the 2025 national workshop for driving school proprietors and instructors in Abuja, on Monday.
The Corps Marshal said that the move was part of the efforts to improve road safety and reduce crashes, stressing that human errors remained the leading cause of road traffic accidents.
He, however, noted that proper drivers’ education through accredited institutions was essential in minimising such errors and improving safety on the highways.
“We have been on this for a long time. You cannot eliminate fake driving schools, but with efforts such as this, we will reduce crashes to the barest minimum.
“Our focus is to identify and support genuine driving schools with the capacity to transform drivers’ behaviour and reduce road crashes,” he said.
According to him, driving schools served as the first line of defence in preparing drivers to operate vehicles safely, and repeated training remains a key strategy.
“If we continue to train drivers and retrain them properly, we will build a generation of motorists who are alert, skilled and capable of managing risk,” he said.
The Corps Marshal revealed that the engagement with school operators was part of a nationwide campaign targeted at key towns such as Lagos, Osogbo and Kano.
He said after the sessions, the FRSC would consolidate feedback and best practices to develop a framework to ensure consistent quality in driver education and a significant drop in crash statistics.
The FRSC boss expressed confidence that the series of engagements would foster a robust community of stakeholders committed to upholding safety standards and restoring integrity to driver’s training in Nigeria.
“We hope that from these discussions, a strong community will emerge to support our mission of safer roads,” he said.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, called for the institutionalisation of standardised training for drivers and riders across Nigeria.
Wike, represented by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Dr Elechi Chinedum, stressed the importance of reducing road crashes and supporting national development.
He, however, commended the FRSC for its sustained efforts in promoting highway safety.
He described the theme of the workshop, “Entrenching Highway Safety in Nigeria through Standardised Drivers and Riders Training,” as timely, given the crucial role transportation plays in national development and economic growth.
“It is my distinct honour to commend the FRSC for its commitment to promoting highway safety, especially through the DSSP, which regulates driving school operations.
“Transportation is the lifeblood of economic and social activities, yet thousands of Nigerians lose their lives or suffer injuries due to poor training of the drivers.
“Effective training and continuous capacity development for instructors are crucial to producing safe, skilled and responsible road users,” he said.
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