Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced an increase in its daily driver’s licence production capacity to 15,000, aiming to address the backlog of pending applications nationwide. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed revealed this development during an inspection of the VIP capture centre with newsmen in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative follows an upgrade of the FRSC’s printing facility, aimed at overcoming longstanding challenges in obtaining driver’s licences and vehicle number plates. The FRSC plans to launch an enhanced and upgraded system for processing these documents within the month, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery across the country.
The new system is expected to significantly reduce waiting times, facilitate faster processing, and improve data integrity. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize FRSC operations through technological advancements. The Corps Marshal stated that the improved production capacity would allow the corps to clear all outstanding licences before the second week of November 2025.
Mohammed emphasized the activation of a comprehensive plan to maintain the improved output and prevent delays that previously hampered service delivery. He reiterated the corps’ dedication to efficiency, transparency, and timely service delivery in processing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates nationwide.
However, Mohammed expressed concern over the non-collection of 206,000 printed driver’s licences across the country, urging applicants to visit designated centres to claim their documents. He assured the public that the corps is working diligently to address delays in licence issuance.
“We have intensified round-the-clock operations to clear the backlog of driver’s licence production across the country. Out of the 800,000 backlogged driver’s licences nationwide, 400,000 have been printed, with 206,000 of them yet to be collected by applicants,” Mohammed stated.
He attributed the reduction in backlog to sustained efforts and the dedication of staff members working in shifts. Mohammed praised the personnel at the production centres, highlighting that some officers worked late into the night to meet targets. He expressed optimism that with the renewed drive, the corps would soon normalize licence production and eliminate processing delays.