ABUJA — Nigeria’s federal road safety agency has launched an intensive “integrity drive” across the country, aimed at rooting out corruption and unprofessionalism within its ranks. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that senior management teams were dispatched to every command nationwide on 3 March to deliver a blunt message to personnel: the “era of mediocrity” is over. The move follows a directive from the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, who is seeking to align the agency with President Bola Tinubu’s broader “Renewed Hope” reform agenda.
A Push for Accountability
For years, motorists on Nigeria’s sprawling highway network have frequently complained of extortion and harassment. This new initiative appears to be a direct attempt to repair that fractured public trust. According to an official statement, the strategy focuses on:
Zero Tolerance for Bribery: Officers have been warned of strict consequences for corrupt practices.
Operational Excellence: A shift away from basic enforcement toward a culture of “ethical service delivery.”
Institutional Renewal: Repositioning the FRSC as a “model institution” built on discipline.
Life-Saving Mandate
In his address to the formations, Corps Marshal Mohammed emphasized that the agency’s primary goal remains saving lives, not just issuing fines. He noted that professionalism is the “bedrock” of creating safer roads for the motoring public. The FRSC management has reiterated its commitment to these reforms, assuring Nigerians that the engagement is a “decisive step” toward ensuring integrity is non-negotiable for every officer on the road.
As the most populous nation in Africa, Nigeria faces significant challenges with road safety and infrastructure. This internal “sanitisation” of the FRSC is seen by analysts as a critical component of the government’s wider push for transparency in public service.
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