FRSC vows to intensify crackdown on fake driving schools Nationwide

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal and substandard driving schools across the country.

Mohammed made this pledge on Monday in Abuja during the 2025 national workshop specifically organized for driving school proprietors and instructors. He emphasized that this ongoing effort is a crucial component of the FRSC’s broader strategy to enhance road safety and significantly reduce the number of road traffic crashes nationwide.

“Our focus is to identify and support genuine driving schools that have the capacity to transform driver’s behavior and reduce road crashes,’’ he said.

The Corps Marshal highlighted that human errors remain the primary cause of road accidents and stressed the vital role of proper driver education provided by accredited institutions in minimizing these errors and improving overall safety on Nigerian highways.

“We have been on this for a long time. You cannot completely eliminate fake driving schools, but with efforts such as this, we will reduce crashes to the barest minimum.”

Mohammed underscored the significance of the Safe Systems Accord initiative, which acknowledges the inevitability of human error and advocates for the implementation of systems designed to mitigate the consequences of such errors, preventing fatal outcomes.

He emphasized that driving schools serve as the crucial first line of defense in adequately preparing drivers to operate vehicles safely, with continuous and repeated training being a key strategy.

“If we continue to train drivers and retrain them properly, we will build a generation of motorists who are alert, skilled and capable of managing risk,” he stated.

The Corps Marshal revealed that the engagement with driving school operators is part of a nationwide campaign targeting major metropolitan areas including Lagos, Oshogbo, and Kano.

Following these sessions, the FRSC plans to consolidate feedback and best practices to develop a robust framework that ensures consistent quality in driver education and leads to a significant reduction in crash statistics.

Mohammed expressed optimism that these series of engagements would cultivate a strong community of stakeholders dedicated to upholding stringent safety standards and restoring integrity to driver training practices in Nigeria.

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The FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, represented by the mandate secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Dr. Elechi Chinedum, called for the institutionalization of standardized training for all drivers and riders throughout Nigeria.

He emphasized the critical importance of reducing road traffic crashes as a key factor in supporting national development.

Wike commended the FRSC for its consistent efforts in promoting highway safety through initiatives like the Driving School Standardization Programme (DSSP), which provides essential guidelines and regulatory oversight for driving school operations nationwide.

He described the workshop’s theme, “Entrenching Highway Safety in Nigeria through Standardised Drivers and Riders Training,” as particularly timely, given the vital role transportation plays in national development and economic growth.

“Effective training and continuous capacity development for instructors are crucial to producing safe, skilled and responsible road users,” Wike stated.

The FCT Minister stressed that the standardization of driver education would not only lead to a reduction in road crashes but also unlock economic opportunities and, most importantly, protect lives.