In a major step toward enhancing road safety and insurance compliance, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance and the Digitalisation of Passenger Manifest.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at the NAICOM Headquarters in Abuja.
It was jointly presided over by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, and the Executive Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin.
According to the FRSC, the partnership represents a new era of inter-agency collaboration focused on improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency within Nigeria’s road transport and insurance sectors.
The initiative aims to ensure compliance with third-party motor insurance laws, digitalise passenger manifests for better safety and traceability, and integrate the FRSC and NAICOM databases for seamless data sharing and enforcement.
Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, the Commissioner for Insurance, commended the FRSC for its visionary leadership in promoting road safety and regulatory reforms.
He said the collaboration would deliver significant benefits to Nigerians through effective enforcement, prompt compensation for accident victims, and stronger public awareness about insurance rights and obligations.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed reaffirmed FRSC’s commitment to supporting the initiative with technology-driven enforcement, data integration, and field operations.
He described the partnership as “a model of institutional synergy that will not only reduce road crashes but also enhance the government’s capacity to provide immediate financial and medical assistance to crash victims.”
The Corps Marshal further noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes digital transformation, inter-agency collaboration, and inclusive development across all sectors.
Through innovation and coordinated action, the FRSC/NAICOM Joint Task Force is expected to drastically reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Nigerian roads, enhance the welfare of road users, and build a safer, more transparent, and accountable transport system nationwide.