Kaduna Governor Opens New FRSC Zonal Office, Vows Safer Roads
Kaduna State Governor, Mr. Sani, on Thursday inaugurated a new Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) zonal office in Kaduna, underscoring his administration’s commitment to enhancing road safety and safeguarding lives. He described the move as part of a shared responsibility between government agencies, commuters, and road users to ensure safe mobility across the state.
Highlighting Kaduna’s role as a key transit hub, Governor Sani emphasized that providing a modern, well-equipped FRSC office would improve coordination, operational efficiency, and service delivery across the zones under its jurisdiction. “This office is not just a building; it reflects our commitment to the safety and well-being of every road user in Kaduna State,” he said.
The inauguration aligns with the state’s broader agenda of infrastructure renewal, human capital development, and public safety. Governor Sani highlighted ongoing transport reforms, including the deployment of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for free mass transit, which ferried over 1.4 million passengers between July and December 2025, saving commuters nearly N1.5 billion. Additionally, over 200 modern bus stops have been completed, the Kakuri Modern Bus Terminal is nearing completion, and the Sobawa Motor Park redevelopment is ongoing.
Looking ahead, preparations are underway to launch the Kaduna Light Rail Project in March 2026, alongside a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor to efficiently move large volumes of passengers. The governor noted that the new FRSC office would serve as a hub for enforcement, emergency response, public education, and intelligence-driven road safety initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and improving compliance with traffic regulations.
Governor Sani urged all road users to cooperate with the FRSC, stressing that collective responsibility and adherence to traffic rules are essential for safer roads. The new zonal office is expected to strengthen coordination among FRSC units, enhance rapid emergency response, and serve as a focal point for public awareness campaigns, positioning Kaduna as a model for effective urban mobility and traffic management in Nigeria.
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