NSIB, FRSC Sign MOU to Boost Transport Safety

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has taken a major step to strengthen transport safety collaboration by partnering with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This development follows the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by both agencies in Abuja. The partnership aims to improve safety investigations across all transport sectors—road, rail, aviation, and maritime.

The Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, described the partnership as a strategic move. According to her, it allows both agencies to pool their strengths in safety oversight and respond effectively to transport-related incidents. Importantly, it provides a structure for collaborative investigations and data sharing, helping to reduce future occurrences of preventable accidents.

NSIB’s Director General, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., acknowledged the Federal Road Safety Corps’ growing impact on Nigeria’s roads. He noted that the Corps had made commendable progress in enforcing traffic regulations and responding to emergencies. Badeh explained that the collaboration would help NSIB develop safety recommendations that align with real-world enforcement capabilities.

He added that this partnership ensures that safety protocols remain up to date and are responsive to Nigeria’s evolving transport landscape. “The goal is not just to investigate accidents, but to prevent them altogether through informed, practical safety measures,” Badeh stated.

Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, emphasised the significance of the MOU. He said, “Our aim is to protect lives not only on roads but across all modes of transport. By working with NSIB, we will strengthen our investigations, making the roads and other transport systems safer.” He added that both organisations would combine their strengths to safeguard the motoring public and the general population.

As the number of road traffic accidents continues to rise, this MOU presents a timely and targeted intervention. The FRSC will now work closely with NSIB to implement reforms in safety management, particularly in high-risk zones. These reforms will include improved incident reporting, cross-agency emergency drills, and more accurate accident causation analysis.

Through this strengthen transport safety collaboration, the agencies aim to build an ecosystem where accountability, investigation integrity, and data-driven decisions become the norm. NSIB’s role will focus on root cause analysis, while FRSC will use the findings to drive operational changes and preventive measures.

The agencies will conduct regular workshops, establish feedback loops, and share investigation data to measure the effectiveness of their efforts. These mechanisms are expected to ensure that safety protocols remain dynamic and aligned with international best practices.

Looking to the future, both NSIB and FRSC are optimistic about tangible results. They plan to streamline investigation procedures, ensure timely implementation of safety recommendations, and increase transparency in public reporting. The partnership also encourages other regulatory bodies to consider inter-agency cooperation as a model for advancing Nigeria’s transportation safety.

In summary, the NSIB-FRSC MOU marks a significant milestone in efforts to protect Nigerian lives. By reinforcing investigative frameworks and promoting joint operations, both agencies demonstrate a shared commitment to making the nation’s transport system safer, smarter, and more accountable.