The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to bolstering corruption-prevention mechanisms within Nigeria’s transportation sector.
Dr. Aliyu made this known on Monday while receiving the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, and his delegation during a courtesy visit to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja.
Emphasising the pivotal role of transportation in national development and public safety, the ICPC Chairman noted that vehicles and transport systems are often exploited in the perpetration of crimes. He stressed the need for stronger collaboration between the ICPC, FRSC, and other security agencies to promote safer roads, enhance accountability, and build a more efficient national economy.
Dr. Aliyu commended the FRSC for its recent innovations, especially the Contactless Driver’s Licence Processing System, which he said significantly reduces corruption risks by eliminating unnecessary human contact.
He also lauded the introduction of the Premium Driver’s Licence Service, noting that improved processing timelines have helped boost public confidence in the system.
Reiterating the ICPC’s support for strengthening the FRSC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), Dr. Aliyu stressed that robust internal controls and early intervention remain key to curbing unethical practices across public institutions.
He added that ICPC staff, including official drivers, would benefit from FRSC-led training on safe driving and road-use standards.
To this end, he directed relevant ICPC departments to partner with the FRSC on joint sensitisation programmes that promote safety, accountability, and integrity.
In his remarks, Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed described the FRSC as Nigeria’s foremost road-regulation and safety agency and highlighted several ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery. These include:
Capacity to produce up to 25,000 driver’s licences daily
Enhanced data-protection systems to prevent identity-related fraud
A new Contactless Licence Renewal Platform that reduces physical interaction and speeds up processing
Standard and Premium Driver’s Licence options
An improved National Vehicle Identification System (NVIS) for faster vehicle-information retrieval
An upgraded Passenger Manifest System to strengthen commuter safety and emergency response
In closing, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, DSSRS, commended the FRSC for its forward-looking reforms and expressed confidence that the enhanced collaboration between both organisations would advance integrity, transparency, and public trust within Nigeria’s transport and public-service sectors.
