The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched Safe Wheel Magazine, a new national publication designed to strengthen road safety education and boost public awareness ahead of the busy festive travel season.
The unveiling ceremony, held at the FRSC Sector Command Headquarters in Abuja, brought together a wide coalition of stakeholders, including government agencies, education regulators, foreign affairs experts, transport unions, security institutions, technology innovators, and civil society groups.
Themed “Renewed Hope for Safer Roads: Driving Safety and Logistics as Catalyst for Economic Development,” the event was described as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s road safety campaign the first major push in over two decades to revamp the FRSC’s public education drive.
FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, emphasised the strategic link between mobility and national prosperity, noting that safe journeys are essential to sustaining economic activity.
“Mobility drives almost 80 percent of Nigeria’s economic movement,” he said. “For Nigeria to grow, the safety of every journey must reflect our collective aspirations for national development.”
Mohammed described Safe Wheel Magazine as a central pillar of a renewed national education strategy, stated that it would deliver knowledge, innovation, and responsible mobility practices directly to the public.
With Christmas and New Year travel approaching, he announced expanded nationwide operations that include intensified patrols, enhanced staff training, smarter intelligence reviews, and increased logistics capacity. He also noted recent outreach efforts such as free medical missions for drivers at Babana Gobi Motor Park and praised the FRSC’s sports ambassadors, the Safety Shooters and Safety Babes, for promoting wellness and morale.
Assistant Corps Marshal and FRSC Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide reinforced the call for a national safety movement, stating that the launch mark the revival of a once-vibrant FRSC communication tradition.
He commended the Corps Marshal’s leadership revered internally as “Mr Impact,” “Mr Humanity,” and “Mr Movement” for transforming public engagement and restoring FRSC’s communication strength.
Ogungbemide listed broad institutional supporters of Safe Wheel, including NASENI, UBEC, the Nigerian Customs Service, Galaxy Backbone, major transport unions, and technology partners. He described the magazine as a technical resource, an advocacy tool, and a driver of behavioural change, documenting both visible and behind-the-scenes efforts of the Corps.
The launch, performed by Chairman High Chief Dr Toe Ekechi, was widely hailed as a new chapter in Nigeria’s road safety advancement. Speakers at the event emphasised the role of community education, global safety commitments, and early engagement with children in promoting discipline and safe mobility.
As the nation brace for increased holiday travel, the FRSC reiterated its commitment to reducing road crashes through stronger enforcement, improved logistics, and sustained public enlightenment.
Safe Wheel Magazine, officials said, will serve as a practical resource for drivers and the general public, offering safety tips and promoting responsible road use.
