The strategic engagement brought together the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John, Technical Adviser to the Vice President on Transportation, Logistics and Innovation, Prince (Dr.) Segun Obayendo, government officials, transport operators, road safety institutions and private sector representatives.

Speaking at the gathering, Ade-John said the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration remains committed to repositioning Nigeria’s transportation sector as a key driver of economic growth, national productivity and improved mobility, stressing the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies and industry stakeholders.

He emphasised the importance of coordinated reforms, innovation, road safety and strategic investments in transportation infrastructure to support the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and economic transformation objectives.

The engagement featured a presentation on the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) experience by its Managing Director, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, as well as a technical session titled “Repositioning Road Transport for $1 Trillion Dollar Economy.”

The session examined the role of an efficient road transport system in facilitating trade, improving connectivity, strengthening logistics and supporting Nigeria’s economic expansion.

The Federal Road Safety Corps also presented the National Road Safety Advisory Council Status Report, highlighting the need for institutional cooperation and enhanced safety measures across the country’s road transport system.

Participants included the Commissioner of Transportation, Ogun State, and Chairman of the Nigerian Transport Commissioners Forum; the National President of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO); representatives of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Joint Revenue Board, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Nigeria Police Force.

The meeting underscored the Federal Government’s drive to foster a safer, more efficient and economically productive road transport sector through stakeholder collaboration and institutional reforms.

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The intervention follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for immediate action as motorists, transport operators and passengers grapple with prolonged delays and obstruction along the strategic corridor. The coordinated response is aimed at clearing bottlenecks, restoring road safety and reopening affected sections to normal traffic.

Ade-John participated in a high-level meeting with the FRSC Corps Marshal, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, mni; the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; and the National President of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Alhaji Yusuf Lawal, where immediate measures were agreed to strengthen traffic management and tackle the causes of the gridlock.

The Wuya Bridge between Kutigi and Bida remains a major flashpoint, with congestion worsening on Wednesdays as traffic surges around the weekly market. FRSC personnel in Bida and Kutigi have continued to deploy on Wednesdays to control vehicle movement, while broader measures are being pursued to address recurring congestion along the corridor.

The situation is also critical along the Bida–Badeggi–Agaie Road and the Maje–Diko Junction axis in front of the Suleja NNPC Depot, where traffic has reportedly been blocked in both directions for about 15 days, disrupting the movement of passengers, commercial vehicles and goods.

Ade-John reaffirmed the Presidency’s determination to confront transportation bottlenecks that undermine mobility and economic activity, urging motorists and transport operators to cooperate with traffic officials and exercise patience as the intervention takes effect.

Similarly, the Federal Government is moving to clamp down on indiscriminate truck parking along the Coastal Road and Deep-Sea Port Access Road corridor in Lagos. Ade-John, speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Nigerian Ports Authority, said trucks found obstructing the corridor would be impounded and moved to an approved truck park, warning that the government would not allow unauthorised parking to undermine traffic flow, road safety and the huge public investment in the strategic corridor.

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The call was made in Abuja at the launch of the National Movement for Safe Loading and Safe Road Use, a stakeholder dialogue jointly organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and BusinessDay Media, with the theme: “Ending Overloading, Saving Lives: A National Commitment to Safer Roads and Responsible Transformation in Nigeria.”

Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John, said tackling overloading could no longer be left solely to enforcement agencies, stressing that the responsibility must be shared by everyone who uses or depends on Nigeria’s road transportation system.

Ade-John said ending overloading would require a coordinated national effort involving government agencies, transport unions, drivers, cargo owners and ordinary road users.

According to him, the danger posed by overloading extends beyond those directly involved in the offence, as anyone who is safe on the road today could become a victim tomorrow.

He said the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, was committed to strengthening collaboration with the FRSC and other stakeholders to tackle the problem and improve safety across the country.

The presidential aide also disclosed that the government would continue to support stakeholder engagements, workshops and policy reviews aimed at identifying weaknesses in the existing transportation system and developing more effective measures.

He urged motorists and other road users to cooperate with traffic and road safety officials during enforcement operations, warning drivers against attempting to evade officials when stopped for checks.

According to him, such evasive actions could trigger avoidable crashes and place both motorists and enforcement personnel in danger.

Also speaking, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the Corps was repositioning its approach from reactive enforcement to proactive prevention.

He described overloading as more than a traffic offence, saying it was simultaneously a road-safety, infrastructure, logistics and economic-development challenge.

Mohammed explained that excessive loads could compromise braking, steering and vehicle stability, while accelerating vehicle deterioration, increasing the likelihood of crashes and contributing to the premature deterioration of roads.

He warned that the problem was particularly prevalent in the haulage and logistics sector, where the pressure to maximise every journey could encourage operators to exceed approved weight limits.

The Corps Marshal insisted that commercial considerations must not be allowed to override human safety.

He called on cargo owners and shippers to accurately declare the weight of goods, while urging operators to maintain their vehicles and comply with approved loading limits.

The FRSC boss further stressed that Nigeria’s economic activities depend heavily on the safe transportation of agricultural produce, raw materials, manufactured goods, fuel and other essential commodities.

The stakeholder dialogue attracted representatives of motorcycle and tricycle unions, the Police, Army, Air Force, Civil Defence Corps, the media and other relevant organisations.

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According to recruitment information released through the FRSC recruitment portal (www.recruitment.frsc.gov.ng), applications are expected to open on July 3, 2026, and close on August 24, 2026. Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.

The recruitment exercise covers four major cadres, including positions for university graduates, Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, National Diploma (ND) and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) holders, as well as Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) holders.

Under the officer cadre, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower division and provide evidence of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) completion or exemption. HND holders are eligible for the Assistant Corps Commander cadre, while ND and NCE holders may apply for the Assistant Corps Inspector cadre. SSCE holders can apply for Road Marshal Assistant positions, which form a significant part of the Corps’ operational workforce.

The FRSC stated that applicants must be Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35, possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and meet prescribed physical and medical fitness standards. Male applicants are required to have a minimum height of 1.69 metres, while female applicants must be at least 1.65 metres tall.

Prospective candidates are also expected to have a clean criminal record and be willing to serve in any part of the country if selected. The agency emphasized that multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification.

Applicants are required to prepare relevant documents, including educational certificates, birth certificates, means of identification, passport photographs, and proof of state of origin before commencing the online registration process.

The recruitment process will involve four stages: online application, shortlisting, computer-based testing and physical verification, followed by training for successful candidates. Those who complete the training programme will be deployed to various FRSC commands across the country.

The FRSC reiterated that the recruitment exercise is entirely free and warned applicants against paying money to individuals or groups claiming to offer recruitment assistance. Candidates were advised to use only the official recruitment portal for registration and information.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, established in 1988, is responsible for traffic law enforcement, road crash response, road safety education, vehicle inspection, highway patrol operations, and transportation safety research across Nigeria.

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, gave the assurance when a delegation from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in company with CAPI and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), led by its Secretary General, Abubakar Ahmed Kende in Abuja.

SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Overseeing the General Services Office (GSO), Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma said that for the initiative to achieve its laudable objectives, there is need for partnership with critical stakeholders like the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the private sector for its sustainability.

He further added that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will give the necessary support to the Initiative for the safety of the Road users, particularly the children.

Speaking on behalf of the delegations, the Secretary General of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) stated that its organisation is in partnership with the Children Accident Prevention Initiative (CAPI) and the Federal Ministry of Education on “Go to School Be Seen, Be Safe” programme aimed at addressing critical issues affecting children, particularly in preventing accidents and promoting child safety while going to school. He acknowledged the Tinubu-led administration for it’s commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian children and the population at large.

He requested support from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to enable the initiative receive the needed boost to achieve its laudable initiatives.

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The appointment is for an initial period of four years with effect from 20th May, 2024 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act establishing the Commission.

President Tinubu tasks the appointee to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.

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Boboye Oyeyemi bowed out of service on July 24, 2022.

Oyeyemi during his handing over said that President Buhari appointed Biu as the Acting CM with effect from July 24 wishing him a successful tenure and as he assumed office.

Speaking, the board Chairman, Mallam Bukhari Bello congratulated the appointed Acting CM urging him to sustain the tempo and ensure the mandates of the Corps was acted upon.

Bello said that the Former Corps Marshal, Oyeyemi laid a good foundation and legacy urging the appointed Ag. CM to carry out the vision effectively.

The Ag. Corps Marshal appreciated the management of FRSC and the Presidency for the appointment pledging his diligence and zeal in carrying out the FRSC mandate effectively.

Biu promised not to let the system down adding that he would strived that mandate of FRSC was pursued vigorously inline with the objective.

Biu until his appointment on Sunday July 24, the Ag. Corps Marshal was the Deputy Corps Marshal, DCM Finance and Account at the FRSC headquarters.

He joined the FRSC precisely in 1988 and has had a fruitful career working across several formations.

He holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Ahmadu Bello University and was the Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Finance and Accounts in 2014 before becoming the DCM in 2016.

Highlights of the event were attendance of important dignitaries, transport sectors, Whole Soyinka, Secretary General to the Federation (SGF) Mustapha Boss among others.

The Former Corps Marshal, FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi had retired on Sunday, July 24 from service.

He remains the First Corps Marshal to be pulled out of service and the last founding fathers of the Corps.

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According to the FRSC Job publication, interested applicants should visit https://recruitment.frsc.gov.ng/ to apply.

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This development came in response to the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government to procure and distribute locally made face masks for use by their staff as part of established efforts to quell the spread of the virus.

According to Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, to ensure a timely response to this directive, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has directed the tailoring unit of the Corps to commence immediate and speedy production and distribution of customised face masks for Officers and Marshals of the Corps nationwide due to the critical role the Corps plays in the ongoing enforcement of the National restriction order.

Kazeem noted that FRSC personnel being at the front line in the enforcement of the Presidential restriction order on Covid-19, they have every tendency of coming in contact with different categories of people including carriers of the infectious disease, and as such deserve to adopt all precautionary measures, especially the constant use of face masks while discharging their statutory functions.

He further stated that the produced facemasks to be distributed to personnel have been certified by medical experts to be fit for use by all Staff.

The Spokesperson recalled that in the wake of the pandemic, the Corps Marshal had proactively supervised the distribution of alcohol based sanitizers and the conventional medical face masks to staff at the National Headquarters and other formations including the National Driver’s Licence capture centres.

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