Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the newly constructed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zonal Office in Kaduna, describing the development as part of his administration’s commitment to public safety, efficient institutions and improved traffic management.
Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday in Kaduna, Sani said road safety remained a collective responsibility and underscored the importance of strong institutions in protecting lives on the highways.
The governor noted that Kaduna’s position as a major transit corridor made the effectiveness of the FRSC critical to ensuring safe and orderly movement of people and goods.
According to him, a well-equipped and conducive working environment would strengthen coordination, boost operational efficiency and enhance service delivery across the zones under the office.
Sani said the project aligned with his administration’s broader priorities of infrastructure renewal, human capital development and public safety, adding that safe transportation systems were essential for economic growth, access to services and social stability.
He disclosed that the state government had introduced wide-ranging reforms in the transport sector to promote modern, regulated, affordable and secure mobility.
The governor revealed that 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses had been deployed for free mass transit, transporting over 1.4 million commuters between July and December 2025 and saving residents an estimated ₦1.5 billion in transportation costs.
He added that more than 200 modern bus stops had been completed across the state, while work on the Kakuri Modern Bus Terminal was at an advanced stage, with the redevelopment of Sobawa Motor Park ongoing.
Sani further announced that preparations were underway to commence the Kaduna Light Rail Project in March 2026, alongside the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor designed to move large numbers of commuters safely and efficiently.
He said the FRSC Zonal Office would function as a strategic centre for enforcement, emergency response, public education and intelligence-driven road safety operations.
Earlier, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mr Shehu Mohammed, commended the Kaduna State Government for furnishing the zonal office, describing the intervention as timely and a reflection of effective intergovernmental cooperation.
Mohammed said the facility would significantly improve the corps’ operational capacity and coordination of road safety activities within Kaduna State and across the North-West Zone.
He assured that the FRSC would continue to uphold professionalism, discipline and dedicated service in the discharge of its responsibilities.
Also speaking, the Zonal Commanding Officer, RS1 Headquarters Kaduna, ACM Ahmed Umar, said the new office would strengthen road safety operations across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states.
Umar described the inauguration as a testament to purposeful leadership and partnership, adding that the facility would enhance emergency response, enforcement and public awareness on road safety.