By Paschal Emeka, Abuja
The Coalition of Road Safety NGOs in Nigeria, CORSAN, has rejected a demand by a purported pro-democracy group, GCIN, calling for the immediate resignation of the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, within 48 hours.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Prince Ache Julius Ogu, Chairman, and Amb. Fidelis Nnadi, Director of Media, CORSAN, and made available to journalists on Thursday. According to CORSAN, following a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2026, “due process must be followed.”
“The appointment and removal of the Corps Marshal of the FRSC is a constitutional and statutory function of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Issuing a 48-hour ultimatum is not in line with democratic norms and civil engagement. We urge all groups to use dialogue and proper channels,” the coalition stated.
CORSAN further acknowledged the ongoing reforms being undertaken by the Corps Marshal, noting that a sudden change in leadership could disrupt progress.
“Under the current leadership, the FRSC has made measurable progress in the digitalization of driver licensing, road crash data management, and inter-agency collaboration,” the statement said.
“While challenges remain, destabilizing the leadership at this time will set back gains made in road safety administration.”
The coalition called for unity in the nation’s road safety sector, stressing that road safety is a collective responsibility.
“CORSAN believes that such ultimatums should be constructively aimed at strengthening institutions, not at pulling them down.
We therefore called on the said group to withdraw the ultimatum and engage the FRSC and relevant stakeholders in civil discourse.”
CORSAN also passed a vote of confidence on the Corps Marshal and the leadership of the FRSC. “We pass a vote of confidence on the Corps Marshal and urge him to continue with reforms that prioritize the safety of lives and property on Nigerian roads.
“We also called on government, the media, and partners to disregard any attempt to push false and unsubstantiated allegations to unseat a performing Corps Marshal who is pioneering positive activities in the FRSC.”
The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the FRSC, State Traffic Agencies, and other stakeholders to reduce road crashes and fatalities in Nigeria by 50% before 2030, in line with the UN Decade of Action.
“We insist that faceless groups must cease from issuing unsubstantiated threats. We appeal to all Nigerians to continue to obey traffic rules, avoid speeding, and support road safety advocacy at all times,” the statement concluded.
