The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corp Marshal Shehu Mohammed, has expressed commitment of the Corps to providing the safety, regulatory and enforcement framework required for the seamless adoption of Electric Vehicles EVs and Compressed Natural Gas CNG vehicles across Nigeria.
The Corps Marshall equally reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the successful implementation of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the areas of EVs and CNG.
The Corps Marshal made the commitment while delivering a keynote presentation at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit NAISU, organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association NAJA in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council NADDC.
The EV and CNG Journey Under the Bola Tinubu Administration, policymakers, regulators, automobile manufacturers, energy experts and other industry stakeholders were brought together to chart a sustainable path for Nigeria’s transportation future.
Delivering a paper titled “The Safety of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles on Nigerian Roads,” the Corps Marshal stated that President Tinubu’s reforms in the transportation and energy sectors have positioned Nigeria to embrace cleaner, safer and more cost-effective mobility, while accelerating economic growth, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting environmental sustainability.
He stressed that the success of the initiative must be anchored on a robust road safety ecosystem driven by effective regulation, technical standards, public education and emergency preparedness.
Shehu Mohammed noted that the Federal Road Safety Corps has strategically aligned its operations with the Federal Government’s clean energy transportation policy by “strengthening vehicle inspection protocols for CNG-powered and converted vehicles, enhancing emergency response capabilities, improving crash reporting through the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS), and intensifying nationwide public enlightenment campaigns on the safe use of emerging vehicle technologies.”
He added that these measures are designed to build public confidence while ensuring that the transition to cleaner energy does not compromise road safety.
According to the Corps Marshal, FRSC is actively collaborating with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) and other strategic partners to develop a comprehensive framework for the safe deployment of Electric and CNG vehicles nationwide.
The collaboration covers the operationalisation of the National Gas Vehicle Management System (NGVMS), the development of Standard Operating Procedures, coordinated inspections, emergency response protocols, dedicated EV/CNG number plates, structured data sharing and sustained public awareness campaigns. He explained the functionalities of the FRSC Mobile Application, which was designed to help motorists navigate through the new regime of mobility in Nigeria.
The Corps Marshal further disclosed that FRSC is supporting the pilot deployment of electric vehicles in Abuja while working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that all converted and factory-built CNG vehicles comply with established safety standards.
He maintained that periodic inspections, certification of conversion centres, specialised training for emergency responders and continuous stakeholder engagement remain critical to achieving a safe and successful clean mobility transition.
While highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of EVs and CNG vehicles, Shehu Mohammed emphasised that innovation must always be matched with responsibility. He called on vehicle owners, transport operators, conversion centres and industry players to adhere strictly to approved safety standards, stressing that public safety remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s clean mobility journey.
The Corps Marshal assured Nigerians that the Federal Road Safety Corps will continue to provide the technical leadership, regulatory oversight and operational support required to ensure that the Renewed Hope Agenda on clean transportation delivers its intended economic, environmental and road safety benefits for present and future generations.
