The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated the Nigeria Road Assessment Programme (NigeriaRAP) Steering Committee as part of renewed efforts to improve road infrastructure safety and drastically reduce road crashes and fatalities across the country.
Speaking during the inauguration at the Corps Marshal’s Conference Hall, FRSC National Headquarters, Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, described the committee’s inauguration as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to build safer roads and meet global road safety targets.
He said road traffic crashes remain one of the biggest public health and development challenges worldwide, stressing that regular assessment of road infrastructure is critical to safeguarding motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
According to a statement signed by Osondu Ohaeri, Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, the Nigeria Road Assessment Programme (NigeriaRAP) was established by the FRSC in partnership with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) to identify dangerous road sections, improve infrastructure safety and protect vulnerable road users.
The statement explained that the programme is built on three major pillars: strengthening local partnerships, promoting international collaboration and achieving Three-Star Road Safety Ratings and above on Nigerian roads.
Speaking further, Shehu Mohammed recalled that Nigeria’s journey towards institutionalising the programme began with the inauguration of the Stakeholders Committee in February 2021 and gained further momentum with the signing of the National Licence Agreement between FRSC and iRAP on November 18, 2025.
He said the Steering Committee would provide the strategic leadership, coordination and direction needed for the successful implementation of NigeriaRAP nationwide.
Members of the committee include representatives of the KRSD Foundation, Federal Ministry of Works, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), Green Light Initiative, and other key stakeholders in the road transport sector.
The Corps Marshal commended members for accepting to serve and urged them to remain committed to achieving the programme’s objectives.
He expressed confidence that sustained collaboration, strategic investment in safer road infrastructure and strong partnerships would significantly reduce road crashes and fatalities while creating a safer transport system for all Nigerians.
