The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, on Saturday, assured the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) of better cooperation, emphasising the Corps’ commitment to a fair and professional enforcement of road safety regulations without undue harassment of students.

Mohammed gave the assurance during a meeting with the student body in Abuja, aimed at addressing the growing concerns over the impounding of vehicle plate numbers belonging to Nigerian students.

President of NANS, Lucky Emonefe, said those in attendance at the meeting included the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, alongside several senior directors of the FRSC command.

”The dialogue was constructive and yielded a significant resolution: the FRSC has agreed to halt any form of harassment against students regarding plate number-related issues,” he said.

“The command provided clarifications on the rationale behind the ongoing operation, while NANS emphasised that official organisational vehicles should not be unjustly criminalised. This engagement reinforced the need for a more transparent and cooperative approach to law enforcement.

”The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, assured NANS of better cooperation moving forward, emphasizing the Corps’ commitment to a fair and professional enforcement of road safety regulations without undue harassment of students. In turn, NANS pledged to support the FRSC in its activities, particularly in promoting road safety awareness among students and young drivers across Nigeria.”

Responding, NANS pledged to support the FRSC in its activities, particularly in promoting road safety awareness among students and young drivers across Nigeria.

NANS lauded the FRSC for its relentless efforts in ensuring road safety and reducing accidents on highways, saying, ”We recognise the critical role the Corps plays in enforcing traffic regulations and protecting lives, and we urge all Nigerian students to support initiatives that promote safer roads for all”.

“As representatives of the student constituency, we are committed to ensuring that no student is subjected to undue intimidation or harassment under the guise of enforcement.

”We urge all Nigerian students to remain law-abiding and engage constructively with authorities when necessary. NANS will continue to serve as a bridge between students and relevant institutions, advocating for policies that protect student rights while promoting responsible civic conduct.”