ICPC, FRSC Deepen Ties to Curb Corruption in Transport Sector

ICPC, FRSC Deepen Ties to Curb Corruption in Transport Sector

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption systems across Nigeria’s transport sector.

Dr Aliyu made the pledge on Monday while receiving the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

He noted that transportation remains central to public safety and national development, adding that vehicles are often used to facilitate criminal activities, making collaboration among law enforcement agencies essential.

The ICPC Chairman commended the FRSC for recent reforms, including the Contactless Driver’s License Processing System, which he said reduces avenues for corruption by limiting unnecessary human contact. He also praised the introduction of the Premium Driver’s License Service, noting that its shorter processing time has boosted public confidence.

Dr Aliyu reiterated ICPC’s readiness to support the strengthening of the FRSC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), stressing that internal controls and early intervention were vital for reducing unethical practices in public institutions.

He added that ICPC staff, including official drivers, would benefit from FRSC-led training on safe driving and proper road use. Relevant departments, he said, had been directed to partner with the Corps on joint sensitisation programmes to promote safety and integrity.

In his remarks, the Corps Marshal described FRSC as Nigeria’s leading road-safety regulator and highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at improving service delivery. He said the Corps now has the capacity to produce up to 25,000 driver’s licences a day, backed by improved data protection to prevent identity-related fraud.

Mohammed also noted that the new Contactless License Renewal Platform has shortened processing time and reduced opportunities for extortion. He added that upgrades to the National Vehicle Identification System (NVIS) now enable faster vehicle information retrieval, while the improved Passenger Manifest System is designed to strengthen commuter safety and emergency response.

Closing the meeting, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr Clifford Oparaodu, DSSRS, commended the FRSC for its innovations and expressed confidence that both agencies would continue to advance integrity and transparency in the transport and public-service sectors.