The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has praised the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for the aggressive enforcement of traffic laws in 2024, which resulted in a significant increase in fines generated. The Committee called for the same level of determination to be sustained in 2025.
This commendation was made during the Corps Marshal’s appearance before the Committee to review the FRSC’s 2024 budget performance and defend the proposed budget for 2025.
Members of the Committee expressed satisfaction with the Corps’ achievements in 2024, as outlined in the performance report. According to the report, the FRSC surpassed its initial revenue projection of N2.9 billion by generating N5.9 billion—an impressive 100% increase.
The Committee highlighted the need for continued enforcement of traffic laws, particularly traffic light violations, which they noted had become rampant in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They urged the FRSC to collaborate with the FCT Administration to ensure all traffic lights in the area are operational and violators are penalized, thereby boosting revenue from fines in 2025.
Honourable Abiodun Derin Adesida, Chairman of the Committee, requested clarification on reports about N1.9 billion discussed during the Senate budget defense. In response, the Corps Marshal explained that the amount represented revenue generated from traffic violation fines, which were remitted directly to the Federation Account.
“Beyond the N1.9 billion from fines, additional revenues from number plates, driver’s licenses, signage, training, and towing services amounted to N3.2 billion, bringing the total revenue generated in 2024 to N5.9 billion. All funds were duly remitted to the Federation Account as documented in our report,” the Corps Marshal stated.
Following the clarification and review of the performance report, the Committee adopted the report and moved forward to deliberate on the FRSC’s 2025 budget proposals.
