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Road Safety Corps Clears Air On N1.9 Billion Fines Report
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal, Shehu Muhammed, has clarified the recent media report on the N1.9 billion generated from traffic fines. According to Muhammed, this amount was solely from fines and was directly remitted to the Federation Account. He emphasized that the FRSC has no access to the Federation Account.
The explanation came in response to a question by the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Abiodun Derin Adesida specifically asking the Corps to clarify the issue of N1.9 billion.
Speaking further, the Corps Marshal said, “Outside the N1.9 billion generated from fines, other operational surpluses paid as revenues from the FRSC for last year were from the Number plates, Driver’s License, signage, training and towing which came up to N3.2 billion, bringing the total amount of revenue generated by the Corps in 2024 to N5.9 billion.
“All of these were duly remitted to the federation account as indicated in our 2024 report,” the Corps Marshal further stated.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) commended the Corps Marshal on the aggressive enforcement of traffic laws in 2024 leading to improved fines generation and called for sustained aggression in the new year. This was part of the observations made by members of the Committee when the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed appeared before them to appraise the 2024 budget performance by the Corps and to defend the projection for 2025.
In response to the presentation made to the Committee by the Corps Marshal, members observed with delight the high level of performance by the FRSC in 2024 as indicated in the performance report presented by the Corps Marshal. According to them, while the total sum of N2.9 billion was originally projected for last year’s revenue generation by the FRSC, it superseded the target by generating N5.9 billion, making it 100 percent increase above the projection.
While members of the Committee commended the Corps Marshal for the increased tempo of activities that led to the feat in the last year’s report, they further charged him to sustain the aggression, especially in the area of enforcement of traffic lights offences which they said have become more prevalent in the FCT. To this end, they called for collaboration between the FCT Administration and the FRSC to make all the traffic lights within the capital territory to be functional and bring all violators to book. “That alone will increase the amount of fines generated from traffic violations in the new year,” they stated.
Upon the clarification and expression of satisfaction with the Corps’ performance in 2024, the Committee members unanimously adopted the report as presented by the Corps Marshal and proceeded to consider the 2025 budget proposals.
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Rotary District 9127 To Donate $600,000 For Humanitarian Aid
Rotary International District 9127 has announced plans to raise and donate 600,000 dollars to support humanitarian efforts in Nigeria during the 2025-2026 Rotary year through various funding initiatives.
District Governor-elect, Dame Princess Okoro, made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja during the District Team Learning Seminar (DTLS) for district officers.
Okoro explained that the goal was to increase the impact of Rotary’s work in Nigeria.
Detailing the funding distribution, she said that 300,000 dollars would be raised via the Annual Fund, 120,000 dollars through the Endowment Fund, and 180,000 dollars through PolioPlus.
Okoro emphasised that rotary, as a humanitarian organisation, was committed to giving back to society to create lasting impact.
She shared her experience as president of the Rotary Club of Asokoro, where the club adopted a village, Galuwi, in 2012.
“Since then, we’ve made significant impacts by addressing community needs, including sinking boreholes and renovating the health centre,” she said.
Speaking on the training session for the 200 district officers, Okoro highlighted its importance in preparing them for their roles in the 2025-2026 Rotary year.
She encouraged participants to identify underserved regions, collaborate with neighbouring clubs, and create flexible club models that aligned with modern lifestyles while upholding rotary’s values.
She also urged them to mentor new members, ensuring the sustainability and passion of each club.
District Governor, Mr Mike Nwanoshiri, outlined measurable goals for the district, including increasing impact, service projects, membership, and youth engagement.
He reaffirmed that in spite of economic challenges, Rotarians remained committed to serving humanity.
Past District Governor, Mr Ayoola Oyedokun, noted that the training aimed to strengthen the district’s service to communities.
“By training these individuals, they will take their knowledge back to the clubs they oversee, helping Rotarians understand the importance of community impact,” he explained.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rotary International is a global service organisation bringing together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, among other efforts.
NAN
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