The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a total of 1,180,826 driver’s licenses so far in 2024.
The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, explained that 265,166 of these licenses were issued for a three-year validity period, while 915,660 were issued with a five-year validity.
Discussing the FRSC’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery, Ogungbemide shared several initiatives being implemented under the leadership of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed to improve efficiency.
“These include upgrades to both the hardware and software components of the National Driver’s License infrastructure, the deployment of new high-capacity printers, and increased automation in processes such as online applications and biometric enrollment,” he explained.
He also mentioned that the FRSC was working to strengthen collaborations with technical partners to tackle network and data-related challenges, ensuring the timely delivery of permanent driver’s licenses.
Ogungbemide further pointed out that staff training initiatives were actively addressing capacity gaps, while a strict zero-tolerance policy on corruption was being upheld through periodic audits and compliance checks.
In terms of data protection, the Corps has implemented robust security measures to ensure strict adherence to Nigeria’s Data Protection Regulation, safeguarding 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 said.
Ogungbemide also revealed that a review of the cost of obtaining a driver’s license might 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, adding that consultations with stakeholders would be carried out before any decisions are made.
