The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill aiming to establish a special armed squad within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The proposed amendment to the FRSC Act of 2007, sponsored by lawmakers Abiodun Derin Adesida and Olaide Lateef Muhammed, passed its second reading.
It seeks to grant FRSC officials greater authority in road traffic management and safety, including clearing road obstructions and educating the public on proper road use.
The bill also proposed enhanced benefits for FRSC officers holding the rank of Deputy Corp Marshal, covering retirement packages and related privileges.
Additionally, the legislation would give the FRSC exclusive control over road traffic administration and safety management.
In a related development, the House approved a motion by Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, encouraging the FRSC to integrate more technology into its operations.
The motion recommended the use of automated traffic enforcement systems and advanced analytics to enhance traffic safety and efficiency.
The matter has been forwarded to the House Committee on FRSC for further review.
