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The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a total of 1,180,826 drivers’ licences in 2024, our correspondent gathered on Tuesday.
According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, “265,166 licences were issued under a three-year validity period, while 915,660 were issued under a five-year validity period.”
Speaking on the corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery, Ogungbemide outlined several measures being implemented by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed to improve efficiency.
“These include upgrades to both the hardware and software components of the National Driver’s Licence infrastructure, the deployment of new high-capacity printers, and increased automation in processes such as online applications and biometric enrollment,” he noted.
He also highlighted efforts to strengthen collaborations with technical partners to address network and data-related challenges, ensuring the timely delivery of permanent driver’s licenses.
The spokesperson noted that training initiatives for staff and technical teams were ongoing to address capacity gaps, while a zero-tolerance policy on corruption is being enforced through periodic audits and compliance checks.
The FRSC has also implemented robust data security measures, ensuring strict adherence to the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation to protect applicants’ information.
“We are strengthening collaborations with service providers and technical partners to resolve network, technology, and data-related issues promptly, ensuring timely delivery of permanent driver’s licenses.
“The corps is also implementing ongoing training initiatives for staff and technical teams to address capacity gaps and improve service delivery.
“We are also upholding FRSC’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption with periodic system audits and compliance checks.
“Deploying robust safeguards, including secure systems and audit logs, to monitor and track staff activities on the NDL infrastructure,” he explained.
The corps public education officer revealed that a review of the cost of obtaining a driver’s license may be considered in 2025 due to rising production costs.
“Definitely there may be need for review the coming year due to high cost of production over the years,” he disclosed. This will be considered after due consultation with all the stakeholders.
