The Kogi State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command has disclosed that it has upgraded its printing facilities to produce 15,000 driver’s licences daily, with a target to clear all pending applications before mid-November.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Shehu Mohammed, made the disclosure during a news conference marking the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months campaign in Lokoja.
He also announced plans to commence contactless biometric capture and on-the-spot licence printing, which would eliminate the issuance of temporary driver’s licences.
He said the Corps had intensified partnerships and capacity-building engagements with fleet operators and driving schools to enhance drivers’ training and promote safety.
Represented by the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Tenimu Etuku, the Corps Marshal spoke on the theme: Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving.
Mohammed lamented the alarming rate of road crashes, which he attributed to drivers’ laxity and recklessness on the highways.
‘This is why the theme of this year’s Ember Months campaign has been carefully chosen to address road infringements by drivers, which were largely responsible for previous road crash records.
‘These violations include failure to adhere to road traffic rules and regulations, speed limit violations, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, seat belt violations, and road rage, among others,’ he said.
He, however, commended the Federal Government for its continued support to the Corps in its efforts to reduce road crashes and ensure safer road use during and beyond the Ember Months.