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Road Safety Corps Clears Air On N1.9 Billion Fines Report

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2 years ago

January 18, 2025

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them, while the total sum of N2.9 billion was originally projected for last year’s revenue generation by the FRSC, it superseded the target by generating N5.9 billion, making it 100 percent increase above the projection.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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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Samania

The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.

Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.

He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.

According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.

He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.

Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.

According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.

He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.

Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.

He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.

Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.

He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.

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