FRSC and NIMC Partner to Strengthen Road Safety and National Security Through Data Integration

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on identity management and data integration to enhance national security and road safety across Nigeria.

Speaking at a high-level meeting in Abuja, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed stressed that harmonising data across government agencies is critical for building a secure nation where individuals can be accurately identified.

He described credible identity management as central to law enforcement, crash reduction strategies, and national planning.

As part of the agreement, the FRSC will make the National Identification Number (NIN) mandatory for vehicle registration and obtaining a National Driver’s Licence.

Mohammed said this move will sanitise the motoring space and improve traceability in the road transport sector.

Commending NIMC for strengthening Nigeria’s identity database, he also requested that the FRSC be included in the Commission’s Annual Identity Forum, highlighting the Corps’ frontline role in driver licensing and vehicle registration.

In response, NIMC Director-General, Adesoye Coker, pledged full support for data integration initiatives with the FRSC, particularly those linked to crash reduction and national security.

She emphasized that closer synergy between the two institutions will deliver far-reaching benefits for governance and public safety.

The partnership reflects a broader government strategy to develop a harmonised, technology-driven identity infrastructure aimed at improving accountability, operational efficiency, and road safety nationwide.