The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has pledged to mobilize its members across the country to support the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, to rid the nation’s roads of fake number plates.
This is against the initial decision to reject any attempt by the FRSC to claim down on vehicles that are not compliant with the rules guiding safety on roads
The partnership was sealed during a meeting between the national body of the Association and the Corps Marshal in Abuja on Friday 7 February 2025.
At a meeting that comprised the President, Comrade Lucky Omonefe, the President of the Senate of the Association, Comrade Akintoye Babatunde, and other Excos were led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Affairs, Mr Sunday Ashefon.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. Ashefon condemned in totality, the proliferation of fake number plates, describing it as, ” a threat to national security and a mockery of the country’s transportation system,” ” Noting that the President Tinubu administration is not ready to fold its arms while unscrupulous individuals undermine the efforts of the FRSC and other law enforcement agencies in enhancing the safety and security of the citizens “.
He affirmed that NANS being a highly reputable and recognized body will not allow its name to be stained by participating in unlawful escapades.
The President of the Association, Comrade Lucky Omonefe, while commending the efforts of the Corps under the leadership of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed says, that, ” the Association is ever ready to support and partner with the Corps towards the actualization of the corporate mandate of the Corps “.
While appreciating the present leadership of NAN for its understanding, highly focused, and ready for fruitful partnership, Comrade Lucky pledged that, ” his administration is prepared to engage members across the country and sensitize them on the implications of using fake or unauthorized number plates”.
The Corps Marshal, Mr Shehu Mohammed who had earlier given reasons for the ongoing operations and why it is imperative for the enhancement of safety and security, commended the Association for the decision to join FRSC in this regard, describing it as, ” a welcomed development.
“We appreciate the support of NANS and we look forward to working together to achieve our common goal of ensuring road safety in Nigeria,” said the Corps Marshal “. Muhammed
The partnership between NANS and FRSC is to sensitize students and the general public about the dangers of fake number plates and the importance of obtaining genuine number plates from authorized dealers.
NANS has pledged to mobilize its members across the country to support the FRSC in its efforts to rid the nation’s roads of fake number plates.