The Federal Road Safety Corps and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at tackling economic sabotage and reducing road traffic crashes across Nigeria.
The agreement followed a courtesy visit on Tuesday by FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, and his team to EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in Abuja.
During the meeting, Mohammed stressed that road safety is not just a transport issue but a national security and economic priority.
He highlighted the dual impact of reckless driving—loss of lives and financial haemorrhage, and said the partnership signals that unlawful transport practices and road carnage will no longer be tolerated.
“This alliance represents integrity, law enforcement, and public safety. With this partnership, Nigerians can expect a tougher, more coordinated crackdown on economic crimes linked to the transport sector,” Mohammed said.
He added that the collaboration would be a renewed offensive against the culture of impunity that has long endangered lives and undermined national progress.
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede echoed the importance of the partnership, noting that both agencies share overlapping mandates that directly affect the lives, safety, and welfare of Nigerians.
He pointed out that economic sabotage, particularly by transport operators who flout regulations, has serious ripple effects on national growth.
“The message is clear: economic sabotage and reckless endangerment of lives on our roads will be confronted with the full weight of the law,” Olukoyede said.
The partnership sets a new standard for inter-agency collaboration to protect lives, preserve resources, and ensure Nigeria’s economic stability.
