13/05/2026
Summary of the Stakeholders’ Meeting Report at FRSC Office Wuse, Zone 7 Abuja, on 13th May 2026
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS 7.1 FCT Sector Command
The stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS 7.1 FCT Sector Command, brought together transport operators, union leaders, fleet managers, and other stakeholders within the transport sector to discuss road safety challenges and operational improvements in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The meeting primarily served as an introduction of the newly appointed Sector Commander, Corps Commander Tijani Iliyasu, alongside his management team. His educational qualifications, professional experience, and previous appointments within the FRSC were highlighted during the introduction.
In his opening remarks, the Sector Commander emphasized the importance of collaboration between FRSC and transport stakeholders. He described drivers and transport operators as critical contributors to national development and stressed that road safety enforcement is intended to protect lives, property, and businesses rather than disrupt transportation activities.
A major focus of the meeting was the importance of continuous driver training and retraining. The Sector Commander explained that driving is dynamic and requires regular updates on vehicle technology, traffic regulations, defensive driving, and road user behavior. He encouraged transport operators to prioritize driver education and vehicle inspections to reduce crashes and improve operational safety.
The Command also reviewed several ongoing and proposed road safety initiatives within the FCT, including:
Restriction of heavy-duty truck movement along the AYA–Nyanya corridor during peak hours;
Establishment of specialized Crack Squad Operations for rapid traffic management and enforcement;
Planned operations targeting fake, covered, and unauthorized number plates;
Enforcement against vehicle misloading and unsafe transportation of goods and passengers;
Planned mobile court operations to address traffic violations, especially among dispatch riders.
Stakeholders commended the initiatives and raised concerns regarding:
1.Overloading and unsafe night travel;
2. Illegal parking of trucks on highways and service lanes;
3. Traffic congestion around construction zones, especially along the Zuba corridor;
4. Reckless behavior of dispatch riders and commercial drivers;
5. Broken-down vehicles abandoned on roads;
6. Vandalization of road signs and safety infrastructure.
Suggestions were made for improved synergy between FRSC commands across northern states, creation of designated truck parks outside the city, and increased stakeholder participation in driver education and enforcement support.
The Sector Commander responded by assuring stakeholders of the Command’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and open communication. He encouraged stakeholders to report misconduct by FRSC personnel and emphasized that the Corps remains open to feedback and partnership.
The meeting also clarified issues relating to the Road Transport Safety Standardization Scheme (RTSSS), including registration requirements for fleet operators and the importance of maintaining driver, operator, and vehicle safety standards.
The engagement concluded with renewed commitments from both FRSC and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, improve traffic management, reduce road crashes, and promote safer transportation operations within the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria.
