The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to strengthening national security and road safety through enhanced data integration.
This follows a high-level engagement with the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Adesoye Coker, aimed at deepening institutional collaboration on identity management.
Speaking at the meeting, the Corps Marshal stressed the need for robust data harmonisation among government institutions to build a secure and intelligent nation where individuals can be accurately identified.
He noted that credible identity management is vital for effective law enforcement, crash reduction strategies, and national planning.
Mohammed commended NIMC’s progress in expanding Nigeria’s identity database and strengthening the National Identification Number (NIN) ecosystem.
He reiterated FRSC’s resolve to enforce the NIN as a mandatory requirement for vehicle registration and the acquisition of the National Driver’s Licence to enhance traceability within the road transport sector.
He also advocated for FRSC’s inclusion in NIMC’s Annual Identity Forum, describing the Corps as a frontline identity manager through its driver licensing and vehicle registration processes.
In her remarks, NIMC Director General, Engr. Adesoye Coker, pledged continued partnership with FRSC on data integration initiatives that support crash reduction and national security objectives, noting that closer synergy would deliver significant benefits for the country.
The meeting underscores the Federal Government’s drive toward a harmonised, technology-driven identity architecture to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and improve safety on Nigerian roads.