
Nigeria, along with other West African countries, is set to adopt a unified driver licensing and vehicle registration system as part of a regional effort to streamline transportation and increase road safety.
The Federal Road Safety Corps is also collaborating with the Economic Community of West African States through the West African Road Safety Organization to develop a regional vehicle administration and information system.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this at a workshop on Inter-Agency Collaboration in Abuja on Tuesday.
Represented by Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele, he said the initiative aims to create a standardized system for driver's licenses, vehicle number plates and documentation across the region.
He said it would also promote free movement of vehicles, people, goods and services across ECOWAS countries.
“FRSC is partnering with ECOWAS through the West African Road Safety Organization to work on the adoption of a uniform licensing scheme called the Regional Vehicle Administration and Information System,” Mohammed said.
“This initiative is focused towards creating a common driver licence, vehicle number plate and documentation as well as enforcing and generating vital data on traffic violations across West Africa. The Plan, when fully implemented, will promote seamless vehicle registration in West Africa and enhance the free movement of vehicles, persons, goods and services, as enshrined in the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement.
“It will also prevent multiple registrations and assist in reducing vehicle theft within the ECOWAS subregion. FRSC, under the auspices of ECOWAS, is working towards partnering with WASO members to develop digital number plates and motor vehicle details with the installation of weather-resistant solid acrylic in vehicles.
He also mentioned that the initiative proposes to link each driver's license to the bank account of the holder, making it compatible with digital payment systems.
Mohammed said, “These initiatives are aimed at linking the National Driver’s License to the bank account of the owner, details which will not only serve as a debit card but also in line with FRSC’s grand vision to partner with the banking sector in enhancing highway enforcement. Also in line with the strategy.”
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