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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has rolled out a new fleet of operational motorcycles to enhance the functionality of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
He described the initiative as a “game-changer” in proactive traffic management and security response.
Akume said that the electric motorbikes, commissioned at the FRSC Corps Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, are part of President Bola Tinubu’s continued commitment to strengthening road safety management and national security operations.
FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the intervention as timely and strategic, noting that it reflected the unusual support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the Corps.
He stated that the provision of the electric motorbikes amplifies the evolving role of the FRSC within Nigeria’s national security architecture, beyond traffic management to intelligence support and emergency response.
The Corps Marshal explained that the bikes will be immediately deployed along critical corridors nationwide to enhance traffic control, enforcement, strategic intervention patrols, escort duties, and special assignments, particularly in areas where conventional patrol vehicles face operational challenges.
According to him, the increased mobility, speed, and visibility offered by the bikes will significantly improve traffic flow, rapid response to road traffic crashes, highway decongestion, and orderliness, especially during the festive and peak travel periods.
He further noted that, as criminal activities increasingly occur along road corridors, FRSC operatives have continued to provide early warning intelligence, emergency support, crime detection, and timely communication to sister security agencies.
The electric motorbikes, he said, would further strengthen the Corps’ capacity to support ongoing security operations and reinforce inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding lives and property.
He added that the deployment of the electric motorbikes also aligns with global best practices in sustainable and technology-driven mobility, as the Corps continues to adopt innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency while supporting environmental sustainability.
He emphasised that the initiative represents a forward-looking approach to modern law enforcement and traffic management in a rapidly evolving operational environment.
