FRSC Rallies National Stakeholders, Unveils Safe Wheel Magazine to Drive New Era of Road Safety Awareness. By Raymond Enoch

Nigeria’s road safety campaign gained major momentum in Abuja as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officially launched Safe Wheel Magazine—a flagship publication designed to deepen public education, inspire behavioural change, and strengthen national efforts to reduce accidents and fatalities on the nation’s highways.

Hosted at the FRSC Sector Command Headquarters, the launch convened a powerful coalition of government agencies, foreign affairs experts, education institutions, security services, transport unions, technology innovators, and civil society leaders—making it one of the most significant road safety engagements in over two decades.

“Mobility drives nearly 80% of Nigeria’s economy” — Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed

In a compelling address, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, MNI, underscored the centrality of road safety to national development.

“Mobility drives almost 80 per cent of Nigeria’s economic movement. For Nigeria to grow, the safety of every journey must reflect our collective aspirations for national development,” he said.

Mohammed described Safe Wheel Magazine as a strategic platform that brings “knowledge, innovation, and responsible mobility directly to the public,” positioning it as the backbone of a revitalised national public education drive.

With Christmas and New Year travel season approaching, he announced reinforced nationwide operations—an expansion featuring increased patrols, enhanced staff training, sharper intelligence analysis, and improved logistics deployment.

The Corps Marshal also highlighted ongoing outreach programmes, including free medical missions for commercial drivers at Babana Gobi Motor Park. He commended FRSC’s sports ambassadors—the Safety Shooters and Safety Babes—as “symbols of morale, wellness, and national pride.”

Ogungbemide: “We are igniting a national movement for safer roads”

Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, described the launch as a bold return to FRSC’s historical leadership in safety communication.

> “Today, we ignite a national movement for safer roads and a more enlightened public,” he declared.

He praised the Corps Marshal—widely referred to as Mr Impact, Mr Humanity, and Mr Movement—for reviving structured public education and restoring the FRSC’s influence in national safety awareness.

Ogungbemide listed the broad alliances driving the magazine, including NASENI, UBEC, the Nigerian Customs Service, Galaxy Backbone, major transport unions, and technology partners. He called the publication a “national advocacy platform, a technical guide, and a record of FRSC’s often unseen

Speakers from various organisations affirmed the urgency of strengthened community education, improved logistics, and sustained public engagement—especially as the festive travel period heightens accident risks.

Many emphasised the need to involve young people in shaping a new culture of safety, discipline, and civic responsibility.

The launch—performed by Chairman High Chief Dr. Toe Ekechi—was widely viewed as ushering in a new phase of collaboration, innovation, and renewed commitment to saving lives on Nigerian roads.

As the Corps intensifies seasonal operations, Safe Wheel Magazine is expected to serve as a vital national resource for drivers, commuters, educators, and policymakers, offering practical guidance, expert insights, and evidence-based strategies for safer mobility.

The closing message from the gathering was unanimous and urgent: road safety is a shared responsibility, and Safe Wheel Magazine represents an important catalyst for the positive transformation Nigeria urgently needs.

Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Stay alive.