The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
On Thursday, both agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at broadening safety investigations across all modes of transportation, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway.
This collaboration seeks to elevate safety standards by addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time accident response—essential components in safeguarding lives across Nigeria.
The partnership will allow both agencies to adopt a more holistic approach to transportation safety.
Through shared expertise and resources, NSIB and FRSC plan to conduct comprehensive investigations into safety-related incidents—a key step toward preventing future accidents.
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NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh, commended the FRSC for its ongoing improvements in enforcement and road safety responsiveness, acknowledging the agency’s recent strides in managing road safety.
He emphasised that the partnership would enable NSIB to provide safety recommendations that enhance FRSC’s capacity to fulfil its mandate effectively.
According to Badeh, the collaboration is crucial to ensuring that safety protocols remain updated and relevant to emerging transport challenges.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, also highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating:
“The signing of the MoU with NSIB is about making all our environments safer—not just the aviation space, but also the road and railway—because they (NSIB) are in charge of safety investigations across the entire transport sector. We will intensify efforts so that both agencies can collaborate effectively to make our roads safer for the motoring public.”
By formalising the MoU, NSIB and FRSC have taken a significant step toward strengthening the safety infrastructure of Nigeria’s transport sector.
As part of the collaboration, both agencies will work closely to implement safety measures, with a particular emphasis on improving road safety—a pressing concern amid rising traffic accidents.
The initiative also reflects a concerted effort to standardise investigation protocols and enhance accountability within the transport sector.
With this MoU, NSIB has reaffirmed its role as Nigeria’s transport investigation authority. Capt. Badeh noted that the partnership with FRSC would foster a deeper understanding of safety issues across all transportation domains.
As both agencies intensify efforts to make Nigerian roads safer, NSIB aims to provide actionable safety recommendations aligned with global best practices.
By leveraging NSIB’s investigative expertise and FRSC’s operational capabilities, this initiative supports the ongoing efforts of both agencies to reduce road accidents and protect road users.
To ensure continued progress, both agencies will monitor their efforts through collaborative workshops, feedback mechanisms, and data sharing, ensuring their joint initiatives remain responsive to emerging safety challenges.
Looking ahead, the NSIB–FRSC partnership is expected to yield tangible outcomes. The focus will be on streamlining processes for accident investigation and response.
Ultimately, the MoU lays the foundation for more timely, thorough, and actionable safety investigations, which are essential for reducing transport-related fatalities and injuries across Nigeria.
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