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Nigeria Shipper’s Council Thumbs FRSC For Transformative Role in Ensuring Safety in Apapa Business Hub

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Joel Ajayi


The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again been recognized for its exceptional role in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of Nigeria’s critical road networks, particularly around the APAPA business area and the nation at large. 


During a recent courtesy visit by the Corps Marshal to the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), the Executive Secretary/CEO of the NSC, Barrister Akutah Pius Ukeyima, expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support provided by the FRSC in safeguarding the nation’s road corridors. 

In his remarks, Barrister Akutah referred to the Corps Marshal as his “brother,” underscoring the close partnership between the two institutions. He highlighted the critical role that the FRSC has played in decongesting the once gridlocked APAPA business area, a transformation that has been pivotal in enabling the safe and efficient movement of cargo for the Council’s numerous clients.


“The FRSC’s commitment to maintaining safety on our roads has not only facilitated smoother operations within APAPA but has also significantly contributed to the broader economic stability of our nation,” Barr. Akutah said. “Their efforts have been nothing short of transformative, and we at the Nigeria Shippers’ Council are immensely grateful.”


The Executive Secretary further acknowledged the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed for his passion, noting that the FRSC’s strategic interventions have directly impacted the successes achieved by the NSC since he took over the affairs of the Council.


In closing, Barr. Akutah Pius extended his prayers for the continued prosperity of the FRSC and its dedicated staff, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to deepening its collaboration with the Corps to achieve even greater milestones.


The Federal Road Safety Corps remains a cornerstone in Nigeria’s drive towards safer roadways and economic resilience. Through its unwavering dedication and strategic partnerships, the FRSC continues to set the standard for road safety and operational excellence in the country.

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FRSC Recovers 73 Stolen Vehicles in 2024 Through NVIS Portal

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Joel Ajayi

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has through the instrumentality of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal dealt a devastating blow to car thieves and other criminal elements operating in Nigeria, recovering an unprecedented 73 stolen vehicles across the country in the year 2024 alone.

This remarkable achievement is a testament to FRSC’s relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users.

The vehicles were recovered during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted by the FRSC in collaboration with other security agencies at the point of registration of the suspected vehicles.

The 73 stolen vehicles recovered are in the category of 4 Toyota Highlander, 1 Toyota Lexus, 21 Toyota Corolla, 17 Toyota Camry, 6 Toyota Sienna, 6 Lexus 350, 3 Lexus ES350, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Toyota RAV4, 1 Toyota Celica, 1 Toyota Venza, 1 Suzuki Bus, 1 Honda Pilot, 1 Honda Ace, 2 Honda Accord, 1 Daihatsu, 1 M/Benz Car, 1 Man Truck, 1 Pontiac Vibe and 2 Qlink Motorcycle.

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed praised the FRSC personnel for their exceptional bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty. He emphasized that the Corps will continue to work tirelessly to rid the nation of all these elements through swift response and proactive measures to not only save innocent lives, but also protect the economic interests of Nigerians.

In this light, he admonished vehicle owners to always ensure that they provide all necessary information required of them at the point of registration of their vehicles. This is because adequate information helps in intelligence gathering which in turn, makes timely recovery of vehicles possible.

He also stated that the Corps will not relent in its efforts to make Nigerian roads safe and secure for all users as he urged members of the public to continue to support the Corps in this quest for safer roads in Nigeria.

As the FRSC continues to push the boundaries of excellence in road safety management and crash prevention, Nigerians are assured of a safer and more secured motoring environment.

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