The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has urged countries across West Africa to adopt innovative technologies and collaborative strategies to tackle the growing road safety challenges facing the region.

Its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed said this at the opening of the 2025 West African Road Safety Organisation, WARSO, Day in Abuja, themed Innovation for Road Safety: Leveraging Technology for a Safer Future,” brought together key stakeholders from across the subregion..

Mohammed emphasised the urgent need for innovation-driven approaches, stressing the importance of regional cooperation and the deployment of advanced technologies such as intelligent traffic management systems, real-time data analytics, and automated traffic violation recording as vital tools in reducing road crashes and fatalities.

Mohammed who spoke through Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele, said technology offers the promise of safer, more efficient transportation systems.

He cited several FRSC-led initiatives including the e-ticketing system, the Crash Data Management System, and the National Vehicle Identification System.

Mohammed also highlighted the launch of the FRSC Mobile App and the National Crash Information System as key innovations aimed at improving public access to road safety services and enhancing data-driven decision-making.

Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to regional progress, the Corps Marshal pointed to the country’s support in strengthening road safety institutions in Liberia, Niger, and Sierra Leone.

Nigeria’s National Focal Person for the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety and Traffic Injury Prevention, Dr. Sydney Ibeanusi, lauded the FRSC for pioneering the use of technology in road safety management.

He called for sustained innovation and inter-country partnerships to consolidate gains and drive progress.

UN envoy and civil society representative Prof. Yusuf John-Suberu referenced a 2018 World Health Organisation report that estimated Nigeria lost over ₦100 billion annually due to road crashes.

He acknowledged a notable improvement in recent years, attributing the positive trend to enhanced collaboration between the FRSC, government agencies, civil society organisations, and law enforcement bodies.

The event underscored the pivotal role of technology, policy enforcement, and cross-border partnerships in creating safer roads across West Africa.