By Chidi Ugwu
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to strengthening national security and road safety through enhanced data integration, following a high level engagement with the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Engr. Adesoye Coker.
Speaking during the strategic meeting, the Corps Marshal emphasised the urgent need for robust data harmonisation among government institutions to build a secure and intelligent nation; where individuals can be properly identified for who they truly are. He noted that credible identity management remains central to effective law enforcement, crash reduction strategies, and national planning.
In a statement on Sunday, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, noted that the Corps Marshal commended the remarkable strides recorded by NIMC in deepening Nigeria’s identity database and strengthening the National Identification Number (NIN) ecosystem.
He reiterated the Corps’ resolve to adopt and enforce the NIN as a mandatory requirement for vehicle registration and the acquisition of the National Driver’s Licence, describing the move as a critical step toward sanitising the motoring space and enhancing traceability within the road transport sector.
He further sought the inclusion of FRSC in the Commission’s Annual Identity Forum, stressing that the Corps plays a pivotal role as a frontline identity manager through its driver licensing and vehicle registration processes.
According to him, closer institutional collaboration will accelerate innovation, improve data accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency across agencies.
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In her remarks, the Director General of NIMC, Engr. Adesoye Coker, pledged the Commission’s unwavering commitment to partner with FRSC across critical areas, including data integration initiatives that support crash reduction and national security objectives.
She expressed appreciation to the Corps Marshal for the transformation and modernisation witnessed in the Corps, affirming that strategic synergy between both institutions will deliver far-reaching benefits for the country.
The meeting marks another milestone in the Federal Government’s drive toward building a harmonised, technology driven identity architecture that strengthens governance, promotes accountability, and safeguards lives on Nigerian roads.
