The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, Thursday inaugurated the Nigeria Road Assessment Programme (NigeriaRAP) Steering Committee.
This amplified the Corps’ commitment to strategic partnerships and evidence based road infrastructure safety management aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities across Nigeria.
Speaking during the inaugural meeting, Mohammed described the inauguration as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s quest to build safer roads and achieve global road safety targets.
He noted that road traffic crashes remain a major public health and development challenge globally, stressing that proactive infrastructure assessment remains critical to protecting road users and saving lives.
The Nigeria Road Assessment Programme (NigeriaRAP) was established by the FRSC in partnership with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) to systematically evaluate road infrastructure safety, identify and eliminate high-risk road sections, and enhance protection for vulnerable road users.
The programme is anchored on three strategic pillars: strengthening local partnerships, fostering international collaborations, and promoting the attainment of Three-Star Road Safety Ratings and above on Nigerian roads.
While making his presentation, Mohammed recalled that Nigeria’s journey towards institutionalising the programme began with the inauguration of the Stakeholders Committee in February 2021.
It also strengthened with the signing of the National Licence Agreement between FRSC and iRAP on November 18, 2025, which formally launched NigeriaRAP in the country.
He noted that the Steering Committee is expected to provide strategic direction, coordination, and leadership for the successful implementation of the programme.
Membership of the Steering Committee comprises key stakeholders drawn from both the public and private sectors, including the KRSD Foundation, Federal Ministry of Works, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Federal Ministry of Transportation.
Others are: Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), Green Light Initiative, and other strategic partners committed to advancing road safety and sustainable transportation in Nigeria.