Backlogs of Drivers Licence: FRSC produces 73,740 copies in two weeks

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

In a deliberate and strategic moves to clear the backlogs of National Drivers’ Licences (NDLs) applications, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has produced 73,740 copies in two weeks.

The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the revelation.

This was contained in a press statement on Wednesday in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide.

The achievement stems from the strategic interventions of the new corps marshal introduced to clear the backlog of licences that has passed great challenge over time .

As part of efforts to revamp the system, on his assumption of office, Mohammed visited the FRSC Print Farm aimed at reviving service delivery on issuance of drivers’ licences which has yielded fruit.

At the end of the assessment, the Corps Marshal set up a task force to ensure that the backlogs were immediately cleared as soon as possible.

He directed 24 hours production and immediate rectification of the identified technical glitches that affected the overall production capacity of the farm.

“As at the moment, a total of 84,500 NDLs are on queue for production and expected to be delivered to the respective State Licensing Authorities nationwide,” he said.

Mohammed assured the public of the Corps’ commitment to quality service.

The corps marshal advised applicants, especially those who have been awaiting issuance for sometime, to visit their state licensing offices to check and pick their licences.

It will be recalled that unprecedented public outcry over delays in getting drivers licence across the country on the corps marshal assumption of office informed his action.