The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Nigeria has been officially appointed as the Permanent Secretariat for all African Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA)—a milestone achievement announced during the 1st General Assembly of the Continental Road Safety Body, held from June 26–27, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia.
This landmark designation marks a pivotal shift in the coordination and collaboration of road safety initiatives across the African continent.
As the Permanent Secretariat, FRSC will play a central role in driving the implementation of the African Road Safety Action Plan, facilitating the exchange of best practices, harmonization of strategies, and mobilization of resources among member countries to reduce road crashes, injuries, and fatalities.Reacting to the development, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed deep appreciation for the continental recognition and reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to championing life-saving road safety initiatives.
“This is more than an honour—it is a call to greater responsibility,” he said. “We are ready to work with every African country to strengthen road safety policies, build capacity, and deploy innovative solutions that ensure safer roads for all.”
Corps Marshal Mohammed also extended gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the unwavering support of his administration, noting that the Corps’ achievements would not have been possible without it.
The creation of a regional coordinating body was one of the resolutions from the General Assembly of the Sub-Saharan Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) held in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, in March 2025.
The decision to designate FRSC as the Secretariat reflects confidence in Nigeria’s leadership in road safety.
Earlier this year, the FRSC also received the Best Road Safety Agency in Africa Award at the Kofi Annan Road Safety Awards, held in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini.
This new leadership role positions the FRSC at the forefront of Africa’s collective efforts to transform road safety outcomes and create safer transportation systems for millions across the continent.