Nigeria is set to join other West African countries to adopt a unified driver’s license and vehicle registration system as part of a regional effort to streamline transportation and enhance road safety.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is also collaborating with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through the West African Road Safety Organisation to develop a Regional Vehicle Administra- tion & Information System.

The 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 stated that the initiatives aim to create a standardised system for driver’s licenses, vehicle number plates, and documen- tation across the region.

He added that it would also foster free movement of vehicles, people, goods, and services in ECOWAS countries.

Mohammed said, “FRSC is partnering with ECOWAS through the West African Road Safety Organisation to work on the adoption of a uniform licensing scheme called the Regional Vehicle Administration and Information System.”

“The initiative is geared towards having a common driver’s license, vehicle number plates, and documentation, as well as the enforcement of traffic infractions and generation of critical data across West Africa. The scheme, 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.