[responsivevoice] Following the Federal government directive on citizen`s data harmonization in Nigeria, The Federal Road Safety Corps has on Wednesday, December 16, mandated the use of National Identification Number for the process of driver’s licences. According to a statement titled “FRSC commences enforcement of National Identification Number in driver’s licence processing”, signed by Bisi Kazeem,…
Two Die on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
A multiple accident caused by an early morning fuel tanker explosion on Kara bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway outward Lagos was the cause of a heavy vehicular traffic Saturday. Though officials of Lagos Emergency Management Agency, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, the Police and the Ogun state Traffic Corps Enforcement unit, TRACE got there on time to…
Delta Petrol Tanker Fire: 3 Persons Died, 3 Injured, Four Vehicles Burnt – FRSC
The Delta State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Alphonsus Halim Godwin, has confirmed the death of three persons in the petrol tanker fire that occurred on Wednesday around Koko junction along the Benin-Sapele Road. Contrary to an earlier media reports that no fewer than 20 persons were reportedly burnt beyond recognition,…
120 Persons Died in Road Accidents During Yuletide- FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC has announced that a total number of 120 persons were killed in road crashes nationwide during the Yuletide season. The Commission says the persons died between December 19 and 28. Imoh Etuk, public education officer, FRSC said the figure, translates to 42 per cent reduction compared to 2013 figure…
FRSC to Sanction Erring Officers
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has warned that it would sanction any of its officers found culpable in the issuance of fake drivers’ license. Charles Akpabio, zonal commanding officer, Zone RS5, in charge of Edo, Delta and Anambra states disclosed this at the decoration ceremony of six newly promoted officers of the corps at…
FRSC To Promote Bicycles
Bicycles merchants in the country may soon be smiling to the bank as the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has restated its plan to promote the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transportation. Luka Kinya, FRSC zonal commander, Osun, Ondo and Oyo States, revealed this at the launch of the Commission’s annual ‘National…
Don’t Rely on Charms, FRSC tells Drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Command on Wednesday cautioned commercial drivers and motorists shuttling roads in the state to desist from relying on charms and other pseudo supernatural powers as a means of escaping auto crashes. Adegoke Adetunji, the Sector Commander, stated this at a public sensitization programme organized by the command…
Yuletide: FRSC Calls for Safe Driving
As part of efforts to reduce incidences of road traffic crashes, before and during Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC has flagged off this year’s ’ember months’ public enlightenment Campaign in Lagos. The campaign was flagged off on Tuesday in Lagos State with a call on motorists to imbibe care…
Appeal Court Rules In Favour of New Number Plates
The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has the power to issue out the new number plates. The ruling, which was delivered by Justice Shagbaor Ikegh on Friday, October 31, was made available to newsmen yesterday in Lagos. The plaintiff, Emmanuel Ofoegbu, had filed a suit against the…
FRSC To Regulate Speed Limits with Meters
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said it has obtained approval to begin the use of speed limiters and speed meters to reduce motor accidents on Nigerian roads. Spokesperson of the FRSC Corps, Commander Stella Uchegbu, stated this on Wednesday, September 3 in an interactive session with journalists organized by the Forum for Spokespersons of…
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