Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security and road safety through enhanced data integration. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the urgent need for robust data harmonisation among government institutions to improve efficiency and national security during a high-level engagement with the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Ms. Adesoye Coker.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the corps marshal highlighted that credible identity management is central to effective law enforcement, crash reduction strategies, and national planning. He commended the National Identity Management Commission for its strides in deepening Nigeria’s identity database and strengthening the National Identification Number (NIN) ecosystem. The corps is resolved to adopt and enforce the NIN as a mandatory requirement for vehicle registration and the acquisition of the National Driver’s Licence, a critical step toward sanitising the motoring space and enhancing traceability within the road transport sector.
The corps marshal also requested the inclusion of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the Commission’s Annual Identity Forum, noting the corps’ pivotal role as a frontline identity manager through its driver licensing and vehicle registration processes. Close institutional collaboration is expected to accelerate innovation, improve data accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency across agencies.
In her remarks, Coker pledged the commission’s commitment to partner with FRSC across critical areas, including data integration initiatives that support crash reduction and national security objectives. She expressed appreciation for the transformation and modernisation witnessed in the corps, indicating that strategic synergy between both institutions will deliver significant benefits for the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting marked another milestone in the Federal Government’s drive toward building a harmonised, technology-driven identity architecture. This architecture aims to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and safeguard lives on Nigerian roads.