FRSC, NITT Sign MoU to Advance Transport Research, Training
In a bid to reshape Nigeria’s transport ecosystem, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on advanced training, capacity development, research, and innovation.
The agreement, executed by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and NITT Director General Dr. Bayero Farah, marks the beginning of a transformative partnership designed to raise professional standards, strengthen institutional capacity, and position Nigeria’s transport sector on the global stage.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mohammed described the occasion as “a defining milestone in the history of Nigeria’s road transport sector,” noting that the collaboration represents a bold commitment to building a safer, smarter, and more efficient transportation system.
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He explained that the MoU would deepen cooperation in specialised training, research, technology, driver education, knowledge exchange, and human capital development.
“This agreement is not merely a ceremonial document but an actionable framework for immediate implementation, capable of accelerating reforms across Nigeria’s transport sector,” Mohammed said, adding that it would modernise driver training centres, enhance ICT-driven learning, and produce globally competitive transport professionals.
In his remarks, Dr. Farah commended FRSC’s visionary leadership and relentless commitment throughout the negotiation process.
“The central objective of this MoU is to ensure that transport education, professional training, and research in Nigeria are fully aligned with global best practices, thereby producing world-class manpower capable of driving sustainable national development,” he stated.
The ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including AAI Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ahmed Abdelhafaz and Chairman Mr. Ejike Njeze, whose presence underscored the strategic importance of the collaboration and the growing confidence of both local and international partners in Nigeria’s transport reform agenda.
