L-R Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, Captain Alex Badeh J.R., Director General/CEO, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau during the signing of the MoU on Thursday in Abuja
In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s transport safety framework, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on accident investigations and road safety initiatives.
The agreement was signed on Thursday in Abuja by the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., and FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. The partnership marks a major step towards integrating road safety efforts with broader transportation safety protocols in aviation, maritime, and rail.
Captain Badeh described the partnership as timely and strategic, highlighting its potential to improve safety outcomes across all modes of transport.
“With this collaboration, we are enhancing our ability to conduct thorough, independent, and multi-modal accident investigations,” he said. “Our goal is to reduce incidents through evidence-based recommendations and ensure that safety measures are constantly reviewed and improved.”
The partnership will enable both agencies to share data, conduct joint investigations, and implement safety recommendations more effectively. It also includes plans for workshops, training sessions, and real-time coordination in the aftermath of serious road incidents.
Corps Marshal Mohammed noted that the alliance would play a critical role in improving the quality of road crash investigations and in addressing recurring safety challenges.
“This is about building a safer Nigeria,” he said. “NSIB brings investigative expertise, while FRSC brings on-the-ground enforcement and response capabilities. Together, we can close the gap between accidents and action.”
The MoU formalizes the growing cooperation between the two agencies and positions them to respond more efficiently to Nigeria’s transport safety needs. It also supports the FRSC’s mandate of reducing road crashes and improving public safety on Nigerian highways.
In a statement, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, said the agreement underscores NSIB’s role as the country’s lead transport investigation agency.
“This partnership ensures our safety recommendations translate into real improvements,” she said. “It also aligns Nigeria with international best practices in transport safety management.”
With road accidents accounting for a significant number of deaths and injuries annually in Nigeria, both agencies say the partnership will allow for a more proactive and coordinated approach to safety—backed by data, shared expertise, and continuous improvement.
The initiative will be monitored through regular assessments, feedback loops, and joint strategy sessions aimed at refining safety responses and reducing transport-related casualties.
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