Enugu Govt is committed to supporting initiatives enhancing transportation safety – Gov. Mbah
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says the state is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance transportation safety and improve mobility while safeguarding the lives of citizens.
Mbah gave the commitment on Monday while declaring open the 2026 National Workshop For Driving School Proprietors and Instructors, being organised by Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Driving School Standardisation Programme (DSSP).
The two-day workshop is being attended by driving school proprietors and instructors from three states, which included: Cross River, Ebonyi and Enugu States.
Represented by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Mr Tochukwu Ekwegbo, the governor said that the government would continue to collaborate with FRSC and other stakeholders in implementing safety policies and programmes.
Mbah noted that the government and her transport ministry would strengthen road safety culture and improve transportation systems across our communities through huge road infrastructure investment and policies/programmes.
He said, “Let me emphasise that effective driver education is not only about licensing; it is directly linked to national productivity, economic growth and internal security.
“A well-trained driving population enhances the efficiency of logistics and supply chains, supports safe movement during national assignments, and reduces disruptions caused by road traffic incidents.”
The governor urged all participants to take advantage of the workshop, engage actively, share knowledge, and adopt innovative approaches that would elevate the standards of driver training in Nigeria.
He noted that by strengthening professionalism among driving school proprietors and instructors, the country could collectively reduce road traffic crashes, preserve lives, and build a safer road environment for all.
Earlier, the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Mr Shehu Mohammed, said that the modern approach to driver education emphasised competency-based training, which goes beyond simply teaching individuals how to operate vehicles.
Represented by FRSC Assistant Corps Marshal in-charge of DSSP, Mr Felix Theman, the corps marshal noted that the corps was focused on producing drivers who possess the right knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, and safety consciousness.
He said, “Driving schools are not only centres for driver training; they are also important economic enterprises that contribute to employment generation, skills development, and national economic growth.
“By promoting scalable and sustainable enterprise models, the Corps aims to ensure that Driving Schools operate as professionally managed institutions capable of delivering high-quality driver education while remaining economically viable.”
Speaking, Enugu State Coordinator of FRSC Special Marshals, Comrade Anthony Orji, urged state governments to handle over issuance of learners permit to driving schools and provide mote driving range for driving practical drills.
In a welcome address, Sector Commander of FRSC in Enugu State, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, represented by his Second-in-Command, Deputy Core Commander, Kyrian Okolo, urged participants to ask questions, share experience and connectivity.
The workshop, which is themed: “Professional Driver Education Through Innovative Training Models, A Pathway to Improving Road Safety in Nigeria”, is being attended by 58 driving school proprietors and instructors.