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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has staged a campaign on road safety ahead of the Christmas and new year celebration.
FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, during the launch of Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine, yesterday in Abuja, said he had directed the commencement of the 2025 Operation Zero Exercise with effect from 15 December 2025.
According to him, the exercise is designed to enhance visibility, expand patrol coverage, prompt rescue response, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations during the festive season.
Mohammed said: “I have directed the commencement of the 2025 Operation Zero Exercise with effect from 15 December 2025. This exercise is designed to enhance visibility, expand patrol coverage, prompt rescue response, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations during the festive season.”
Speaking on the publication, he said: “This Magazine is a flagship publication of the Federal Road Safety Corps and it was conceived as a strategic instrument to broaden our sensitization and public enlightenment campaigns across communities, motor parks, institutions, industries, government agencies, and the general public.
“As we are all aware, mobility is a major factor for economic sustenance in any nation.
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“Therefore, the safety of every journey must reflect our collective aspiration for national development. Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine stands at the centre of that renewed hope, bringing knowledge, innovation, and responsible road culture directly to the people.
“Since the beginning of this administration, our commitment has been to modernize road safety management, strengthen operational efficiency and to restore public trust in the Corps.
“Today, I am proud to note the significant progress we have recorded. We have deepened reforms in the National Driver’s Licence process by introducing contactless biometric capture.
“This process is a major breakthrough that aligns Nigeria with global best practices while enhancing transparency and convenience for applicants of drivers licence nationwide. We have also expanded our digital ecosystem for vehicle registration, including the development of special number plates for CNG and electric vehicles in support of the nation’s transition agenda for clean energy.
“Operationally, we have enhanced our intelligence-driven patrol architecture, strengthened logistics deployment, and intensified staff training to meet contemporary road safety challenges.
“Most recently, our effort in public health was demonstrated through the free medical outreach for commercial drivers at the Babanagode Motor Park.
“Beyond operations, our sports teams have been very successful. The Safety Shooters and Safety Babes were crowned as undisputed champions of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League.”
